taut

• Descreve algo esticado ou firmemente tenso; que não está frouxo. Também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever uma pessoa, situação ou narrativa que é tensa, contida ou concisa.

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.

   Esticado

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

   Sinônimosfirmrigidstretchedtensetight

   Antônimoslaxlimplooseslack

2. Under tensionB2formal

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

   Tenso

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

   Sinônimosrigidstrainedstretchedtensetight

   Antônimoslaxlimplooseslack