close-knit

adjective

ˈklōs-ˈnit 

: bound together by intimate social or cultural ties or by close economic or political ties

close-knit families

Synonyms of close-knit

• friendly
• clannish
• cliquish
• familiar
• cliquey
• close
• intimate

Examples of close-knit in a Sentence

a close-knit family that constantly keeps in touch

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, the Inter Miami FC star's entire family is close-knit and involved in his athletic career. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026

The entire team is in shock, and the community is close-knit. — Deanna Marie Lowe, CBS News, 15 June 2026

There were many kinds of shtetls, depending on their geographic and political context, but all were characterized by having a concentrated and close-knit Jewish settlement. — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 June 2026

Her family was, and is, close-knit. — Andre Mouchard, Daily News, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for close-knit

• candlelit
• counterfeit
• hypocrite
• resubmit
• retrofit
• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit

Kids Definition

close-knit

adjective

ˈklō-ˈsnit

: bound together by feelings of very close association

a close-knit family