tautly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière tendue, serrée ou rigoureusement contrôlée ». Décrit des actions ou des états où quelque chose est fortement tendu ou où l'on ressent une tension maîtrisée, que ce soit physiquement ou émotionnellement.

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 manière tendue

   • 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.

   Synonymesrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antonymeslimplylooselyslackly

2. In a controlled or tense mannerC1formal

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

   de manière tendue

   • 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.

   Synonymesanxiouslynervouslyrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antonymescalmlyloosely