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Synonyms of close-fitting

15 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for close-fitting is form-fitting. Other synonyms of close-fitting are tight-fitting, figure-hugging, snug, skintight and slinky. The opposite of close-fitting is loose-fitting.

Synonyms and similar words for close-fitting

adjectiveSnug, tight, form-fitting.

  • clingy
  • figure-huggingTight-fitting.
  • body-huggingClinging tightly to one's body.
  • bodyconFigure-hugging, skintight, form-fitting.
  • clingsomeCharacterised by clinging or clinginess; clingy; adhesive.
  • form-fittingFitting closely to the body of the wearer, thus clearly revealing its shape.
  • skinny
  • skintightConforming tightly to the body, snug against the skin.
  • slim-fitHaving a smaller, tighter cut. (of clothes).
  • slinkyOf a garment: close-fitting; clingy.
  • snugClose-fitting.
  • tight
  • tight-fittingSnug, skintight.
  • as tight as Dick's hatband dated
  • succinct archaic, poeticOf clothes: not loose; close-fitting, tight-fitting.

Opposite of close-fitting

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Meaning of close-fitting

  1. adjective Snug, tight, form-fitting.

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Questions about synonyms of close-fitting

What is another word for close-fitting?
Close-fitting has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as form-fitting, tight-fitting, figure-hugging, snug, skintight, slinky, clingsome and slim-fit.
What is the opposite of close-fitting?
The opposite of close-fitting is loose-fitting.
What does close-fitting mean?
Close-fitting means snug, tight, form-fitting.

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