tautly

• Adverbio que significa «de manera tensa, estirada o rígidamente controlada». Describe acciones o estados en los que algo está firmemente tensado o hay una sensación de tensión controlada, tanto física como emocional.

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.

   de manera tensa

   • 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.

   Sinónimosrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antónimoslimplylooselyslackly

2. In a controlled or tense mannerC1formal

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

   de manera tensa o controlada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanxiouslynervouslyrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antónimoscalmlyloosely