tautly en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English taut Middle English -ly English -ly English tautly From taut + -ly.
Meanings
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In a taut manner, tightly, tensely.
The wire was held tautly, until it was so taut it broke; then there were two wires held slackly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more tautly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most tautly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |