Synonyms of taut

taut

adjective

ˈtȯt 

as in tight

stretched with little or no give

a taut clothesline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tight
• tightened
• rigid
• tense
• stiff
• unyielding
• firm
• unrelaxed
• inflexible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loose
• slack
• lax
• hanging
• floppy
• limp
• flaccid
• sagging
• relaxed
• elastic
• loosened
• yielding
• flexible
• lank
• droopy
• resilient
• supple
• pliant
• springy
• slackened
• drooping
• stretchy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of taut

The result is a wine whose taut acidity is balanced by a delicately creamy texture that carries notes of passionfruit, green apples, lime blossoms, a hint of fresh-cut tarragon, and a spine of crunchy minerality that rides through the lively finish. —Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025

Dragging combs and brushes through your lengths, tying styles with taut ties and ribbons, and even exposing hair to the elements all take their toll over time. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025

Varley’s grip, her taut observation of nerve-wracking isolation, loosens and the film devolves into a blunt and clichéd consideration of family. —Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025

With her taut hair bun and supreme confidence, Taurasi inspired a generation of players while racking up records and championships. —John Marshall, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025