Synonyms of taut

taut

adjective

ˈtȯt 

as in tight

stretched with little or no give

a taut clothesline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tight
• tightened
• rigid
• tense
• stiff
• unyielding
• firm
• unrelaxed
• inflexible

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loose
• slack
• lax
• hanging
• floppy
• limp
• flaccid
• sagging
• relaxed
• elastic
• loosened
• yielding
• flexible
• lank
• droopy
• resilient
• supple
• pliant
• springy
• slackened
• drooping
• stretchy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of taut

But on last week’s 60 Minutes interview, Nolan, a taut, cerebral presence on TV, failed somewhat to create excitement for his new film The Odyssey, its basic plot sounding vaguely reminiscent of a college extension class – one emblazoned by Imax. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026

Mejia dunks them in the fryer until the casing is a deep mahogany, taut and nearly splits. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026

Dombrowski decided to retain Thomson after a taut, four-game series defeat to the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers last October. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Shape dough into two taut balls. — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026