Synonyms of taut
18 similar words · 25 opposite words
Another word for taut is strict. Other synonyms of taut are tight and terse. The opposite of taut is lax.
Synonyms and similar words for taut
adjectiveOf music, writing, etc., containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- concise
- crisp
- terseOf speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
- tightUnder high tension; taut.
- brief
- laconic
- lapidaryOf a piece of writing or a writing style: characteristic of or suitable for an inscription; embodying the precision and...
- short-winded
- succinctOf speech or writing: brief and to the point; concise.
- to the point
adjectiveUnder tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
adjectiveExperiencing anxiety or stress.
- nonrelaxedNot relaxed.
- strained
- unrelaxedNot relaxed.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- strictStrained; drawn close; tight.
Opposite of taut
adjectiveOf music, writing, etc., containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- circumlocutoryCharacterised by circumlocution; overly wordy.
- diffuse
- periphrastic
- palaverousVerbose; wordy.
- pleonastic
- prolixTediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- rigmaroleCharacterized by rigmarole; prolix; tedious.
- sesquipedalianPertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
- verboseContaining or using more words than necessary; long-winded, wordy.
- wordyUsing an excessive number of words.
adjectiveUnder tension, like a stretched bowstring, rope, or sail; tight.
Meaning of taut
- adjective Of a body, muscle, etc., not flabby; firm, toned.
- adjective Of a person, having a lean, strong body.
- adjective Of music, writing, etc., containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
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