tautly
gb/tˈɔtli/ us/tˈɔtli/
C1
Inglês
feszesen, feszülten, feszes tempójú
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1
feszesen
B2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is/was pulled/stretched/held tautly
She pulled the rope tautly and secured it to the post.
Feszesre húzta a kötelet, és az oszlophoz rögzítette.
The sail was stretched tautly across the mast.
A vitorla feszesen volt kifeszítve az árbocon.
He drew the bandage tautly around the sprain.
Exemplos para estudantes
He pulled the string tautly.
Feszesre húzta a zsinórt.
The fabric was stretched tautly.
Az anyag feszesre volt kifeszítve.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse with "tightly" in all contexts; "tautly" emphasizes being stretched tight (like a rope or fabric).
Significado
tightly stretched or pulled
Colocações
pull tautly
|stretch tautly
|draw tautly
|hold tautly
|tie tautly
|string tautly
|rope stretched tautly
|canvas stretched tautly
|wire pulled tautly
|skin drawn tautly
Sinônimos
tightly (More general; does not necessarily imply being stretched.)
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tensely (Can suggest tightness from strain, but often refers to emotion.)
Antônimos
loosely (With slack rather than being stretched tight.)
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slackly (Hanging or held with looseness; not taut.)
Temas
physical_world
|materials
Definição
In a tight way, with no looseness.
In a way that is tight and firmly stretched, with no slack.
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2
feszülten
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] speaks/smiles/laughs/moves tautly
He smiled tautly and changed the subject.
Feszülten elmosolyodott, és témát váltott.
“I’m fine,” she said tautly, avoiding his eyes.
– Jól vagyok – mondta feszülten, kerülve a tekintetét.
The team waited tautly for the final decision.
Exemplos para estudantes
She spoke tautly because she was angry.
Feszülten beszélt, mert dühös volt.
Erro comum:
Learners may use "tautly" where "briefly" or "shortly" is meant; "tautly" is about tension, not length of speech.
Significado
in a tense, strained way
Colocações
smile tautly
|speak tautly
|say tautly
|laugh tautly
|answer tautly
|hold oneself tautly
|sit tautly
|stand tautly
|nod tautly
|wait tautly
Sinônimos
tensely (Directly expresses emotional tension; slightly more common.)
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strainedly (Highlights effort or forced control in the tone or expression.)
Antônimos
relaxedly (Without tension or strain.)
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calmly (Without showing stress or tight control.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|body_language
Definição
In a way that shows stress or tension.
In a way that shows tension, strain, or tight self-control, often in someone’s face, voice, or posture.
C1
3
feszesen
C1
Padrão de uso:
[something] is tautly written/edited/plotted/paced
It’s a tautly paced thriller that never lets up.
Ez egy feszes tempójú thriller, amely egy pillanatra sem enged fel.
The documentary is tautly edited, with no unnecessary scenes.
A dokumentumfilm feszesen van megvágva, nincsenek benne fölösleges jelenetek.
Her debut is tautly written and full of quiet suspense.
Exemplos para estudantes
The movie is tautly paced.
A film feszes tempójú.
Erro comum:
This sense is used mainly in reviews and criticism (films, books); it does not mean simply "short" or "fast."
Significado
tightly controlled and suspenseful
Colocações
tautly plotted
|tautly written
|tautly paced
|tautly edited
|tautly constructed
|tautly directed
|tautly structured
|tautly told
|tautly focused
|tautly choreographed
Sinônimos
tightly (Common in criticism; less vivid about tension than "tautly.")
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efficiently (Emphasizes economy and lack of waste, not suspense.)
Antônimos
loosely (Not tightly organized; meandering rather than controlled.)
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ramblingly (Overlong or unfocused in structure.)
Temas
arts
|film
|literature
|media
Definição
In a way that is well-controlled and keeps you interested.
In a way that is tightly organized, efficient, and effective at creating tension or momentum, especially of writing, editing, pacing, or plotting.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
tautly
AFI
GB/tˈɔtli/
US/tˈɔtli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
tautly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (tautly)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: tautly
- Plural: tautlies
Expressões
tautly paced
1/tˈɔtli pˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
moving at a sustained, tense speed
Moving at a speed that keeps you excited and tense.
Exemplos
- The finale is tautly paced and full of suspense.
- Despite the long runtime, the movie stays tautly paced.
- It’s a tautly paced drama that avoids long, slow scenes.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The episode is tautly paced.
tautly plotted
1/tˈɔtli plˈɑtɪd/
fixed phrase
having a tight, suspenseful plot
A story with a tight plot that keeps you interested.
Exemplos
- It’s a tautly plotted thriller with a clever twist.
- The series starts slowly but becomes tautly plotted by episode three.
- Reviewers praised the film as tautly plotted and consistently tense.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I like tautly plotted mysteries.
tautly written
1/tˈɔtli ɹˈɪtən/
fixed phrase
written in a controlled, tense style
Written in a short, controlled way that builds tension.
Exemplos
- The first half is tautly written, with sharp dialogue and minimal description.
- It’s a tautly written account of a high-pressure rescue.
- The review called it tautly written but emotionally distant.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The story is tautly written.