What does close-fitting mean?
Close-fitting means (of clothing etc.) Snug, tight, form-fitting..
Close-fitting
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(of clothing etc.) Snug, tight, form-fitting..
Example Sentences
Her close-fitting clothes showed off her assets.
Though this arrangement was a vast improvement on what had gone before, the engine crew were still very conscious of a side wind round their legs, and it was not until 1892 that R. J. Billinton rectified this, when he built his "D3" Class 0-4-4 bogie tank engines Nos. 363-398, and provided them with waist-high close-fitting cab doors.
Synonyms for close-fitting
Antonyms for close-fitting
Related Words
Word Forms
- more close-fitting
- most close-fitting
- closefitting
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for close-fitting?
Common synonyms include clingy, figure-hugging, as tight as Dick's hatband, body-hugging.
What is the opposite of close-fitting?
Possible antonyms include loose-fitting.
How do you use close-fitting in a sentence?
Her close-fitting clothes showed off her assets.
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