tautly

• Advérbio que significa "de forma tensa, esticada ou rigidamente controlada". Descreve ações ou estados em que algo está bem esticado ou há uma sensação de tensão controlada, tanto física quanto 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.

   Tensionado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antônimoslimplylooselyslackly

2. In a controlled or tense mannerC1formal

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

   Tensamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanxiouslynervouslyrigidlystifflytenselytightly

   Antônimoscalmlyloosely