tautly

• Adverb, das bedeutet „angespannt, straff oder auf kontrollierte, nervöse Weise“. Es beschreibt Handlungen oder Zustände, bei denen etwas stramm gespannt ist oder ein Gefühl von beherrschter körperlicher oder emotionaler Anspannung herrscht.

An adverb meaning "in a tense, stretched, or tightly controlled manner." It describes actions or states where something is pulled tight, or where there is a sense of controlled tension, either physically or emotionally.

1. In a stretched or tense mannerB2formal

   In a way that is pulled tight, not slack; with tension.

   Straff gespannt

   • The rope was stretched tautly across the gap.
   • She held the wire tautly to keep it from sagging.
   • The muscles in his arms were pulled tautly as he lifted the weight.

   Synonymerigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antonymelimplylooselyslackly

2. In a controlled or tense mannerC1formal

   In a way that shows nervousness, stress, or strict control.

   Angespannt

   • He spoke tautly, his voice barely hiding his anger.
   • The security guard watched tautly for any sign of trouble.
   • She smiled tautly, trying to hide her anxiety.

   Synonymeanxiouslynervouslyrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antonymecalmlyloosely