skintight

adjective

skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
skintight pants

Examples of skintight in a Sentence

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His nymph-like creatures glided down the runway in sculptural yet cocooning shapes that were styled with skintight leather stockings and tabi heels. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 Commando’s seamless bodysuit lacks any traces of elastic, trim, or taping, ensuring a skintight fit without the pressure. Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025 While doing press for her latest project, Brown has leaned into the naughties look, opting for archival Hervé Léger and skintight LBDs. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025 From his signature haircut to his skintight ensembles, his artistry is on full display. Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skintight

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skintight was in 1885

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“Skintight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skintight. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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skintight

adjective
skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
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