close-fitting

/ˌkləʊs ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkləʊs ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)

close-fitting — adjective

1. describes clothing that sits near the wearer's body and outlines it instead of h

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes clothing that sits near the wearer's body and outlines it instead of hanging loose

例句

Yael chose a close-fitting black dress for the evening concert in Tel Aviv.

attributive: close-fitting + clothing noun

Christopher wears a close-fitting cycling shirt on cold morning rides by the river.

sport clothing: close-fitting + cycling shirt

同義詞
  • fitted

    more general; describes clothes shaped to the body without necessarily feeling tight

  • snug

    emphasizes a close but comfortable fit

  • tight

    stronger and often suggests discomfort or pressure

反義詞
  • loose-fitting

    hangs away from the body instead of following its shape

  • baggy

    much looser, often with extra fabric hanging down

  • oversized

    deliberately larger than the wearer's normal size

文法句型

close-fitting + clothing noun

用法筆記

Usually used before a clothing noun. It often suggests a neat shape-following cut, but not always the extreme tightness implied by words like 'skin-tight'.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a close fitting dress.
✅She wore a close-fitting dress.
💡the compound adjective normally takes a hyphen before the noun.