What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “tight”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “tight”

The antonym of tight is loose, relaxed, and baggy. The antonyms loose, relaxed, and baggy convey a sense of freedom, comfort, and ease. It implies a lack of restriction, tension, or pressure.

Explore all Antonyms of “tight”

• loose
• relaxed
• baggy
• wide
• generous

Definitions and Examples of loose, relaxed, baggy

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

loose

Not fitting tightly or snugly; having some extra space or slack.

Example

She prefers to wear loose clothing during the summer to stay cool and comfortable.

relaxed

Feeling calm, at ease, and free from tension or stress.

Example

After a long day at work, he likes to listen to music and do some yoga to feel more relaxed.

baggy

Loose-fitting and sagging, often due to being too large or shapeless.

Example

He wore a baggy t-shirt and sweatpants to the gym because he wanted to be comfortable while working out.

Key Differences: loose vs relaxed vs baggy

• 1. Loose describes something that is not tight or snug, but still fits reasonably well.
• 2. Relaxed describes a state of mind or body that is free from tension or stress.
• 3. Baggy describes clothing that is loose-fitting and often sagging due to being too large or shapeless.

Effective Usage of loose, relaxed, baggy

• 1. Fashion: Use these antonyms to describe clothing styles and preferences.
• 2. Physical Sensations: Use these antonyms to describe how something feels on the body.
• 3. Emotions: Use these antonyms to describe emotional states and moods.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Loose describes something that is not tight or snug, relaxed describes a state of mind or body that is free from tension or stress, and baggy describes clothing that is loose-fitting and often sagging. Use these words to describe clothing styles and preferences, physical sensations, and emotional states and moods.