tightly
adv. manneradv. in a way that is very firm or close. You use this when something is held or closed so it cannot move or open easily.
adv. in a firm, secure, or compact manner that leaves little or no space. Often describes physical attachment or the restriction of movement.
She held her daughter's hand tightly in the crowd.
Make sure the lid is screwed on tightly so the liquid doesn't leak during the flight.
The narrative is tightly constructed, ensuring that every minor character eventually plays a pivotal role in the resolution of the central conflict.
From tight + -ly.
Typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
He held the rope tightyHe held the rope tightlyLearners sometimes omit the 'l' in the suffix '-ly' when forming the adverb from the adjective 'tight'.