taut

• Beschreibt etwas, das straff oder fest gespannt ist und nicht durchhängt. Auch übertragen für Personen, Situationen oder Texte, die angespannt, knapp oder präzise sind.

Describes something stretched or pulled tight; not slack. Also used figuratively to describe a person, situation, or narrative that is tense, controlled, or concise.

1. Stretched tightB2formal

   Pulled or drawn tight, not slack.

   Straff gespannt

   • The rope was pulled taut to secure the tent.
   • Her skin felt taut after the facial treatment.
   • The tightrope walker kept the wire taut.

   Synonymefirmrigidstretchedtensetight

   Antonymelaxlimplooseslack

2. Under tensionB2formal

   Subjected to great tension; stretched tight, often causing stress or strain.

   Angespannt

   • His muscles were taut with anxiety.
   • The atmosphere in the room was taut with anticipation.
   • The taut expression on his face showed his worry.

   Synonymerigidstrainedstretchedtensetight

   Antonymelaxlimplooseslack