adj. taut·er, taut·est 1. a. Pulled or drawn tight; not slack. See Synonyms at tight. b. Flexed or not loose: taut muscles. c. Strained or tense: taut nerves. 2. a. Kept in good order; trim: a taut ship. b. Marked by the efficient, sparing, or concise use of something, such as language or detail: a taut movie script. tautly adv. tautness n. |
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