taut
//tɔːt//
Adjective
tautCanonical form
tauterComparative
tautestSuperlative
1
Stretched or pulled tight; not slack.
Make sure the rope is taut before you start climbing.
2
(Of muscles or nerves) tense; not relaxed.
My neck muscles were taut from sitting at the computer all day.
3
(Of writing, music, or a film) concise and controlled; having no unnecessary or wasted elements.
The director is known for his taut thrillers that keep audiences on the edge of their seats.