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Synonyms

close-fitting

American  
[klohs-fit-ing] / ˈkloʊsˈfɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of a garment) fitting tightly or snugly to the body.

    A close-fitting jacket showed off her small waist.


Etymology

Origin of close-fitting

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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It defines the garment as a close-fitting covering over the whole head, with holes only for the eyes, nose, or mouth.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2023

The brand’s exciting long-lean silhouette was accentuated by long, dragging wing-like hems on close-fitting trousers.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2022

In photos on her Instagram account, she pouts and poses for the camera, decked out in wigs, elaborate makeup and close-fitting dresses, her arms covered with a smattering of tattoos.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2018

The relaxed look reversed four centuries of mostly stiffened, close-fitting European fashion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2018

Anna May strode into the service area, sporting a turquoise linen blouse with wide-cut sleeves and a close-fitting hat with an arching brim.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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