| Main Entry: | taut |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | rigid, tight |
Synonyms: |
close, firm, flexed, snug, stiff, strained, stressed, stretched, tense, tightly drawn, trim, unyielding |
| Notes: | taunt meant to mock or tease someone; taut means tightly stretched or tense |
Antonyms: |
droopy, flabby, loose, slack |