tightness
Translation
tightness, constriction, tension
Examples
I feel a tightness in my chest.
I feel a tightness in my chest.
The tightness of the knot was impressive.
The tightness of the knot was impressive.
Grammar Patterns
tightness ((in sth.)) a feeling of being constricted I feel a tightness in my chest.
the tightness ((of sth.)) the quality of being firm The tightness of the knot was impressive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: constriction, tension, firmness; Antonyms: looseness, slackness
Etymology
From the adjective 'tight' + the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
It's the noun form of 'tight'. If you feel 'tight', you have 'tightness'.