skintight

adjective

skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
skintight pants

Examples of skintight in a Sentence

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Forget ball gowns: Vodianova appeared in the ad campaign wearing skintight black PVC leggings, pointed stilettos, and a casual cardigan to echo the necklace’s neo-’80s vibe. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024 Ventimiglia, 47, wore a bright red shirt with flower motifs and a pair of jeans to the event while Mariano, 39, opted for a skintight black sheer blouse that showed off her baby bump. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Related Articles For the occasion, Day opted for a skintight paint-illusion bodysuit courtesy of Rahul Mishra‘s fall 2024 couture collection. Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024 Mendes selected a caped Stella McCartney dress from the label’s resort 2025 collection, pairing it with a blue overcoat, oversize frames, gold earrings, a top-handle purse and skintight leather thigh-high boots. Hannah Malach, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for skintight 

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skintight was in 1885

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“Skintight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skintight. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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skintight

adjective
skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
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