close-fitting

[ klohs-fit-ing ]

adjective

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

   A close-fitting jacket showed off her small waist.

Word History and Origins

Origin of close-fitting¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

In another photo, she exudes glamour in a close-fitting red top and a matching flared skirt.

From Seattle Times

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

"She was wearing a close-fitting bodysuit, also partially hidden by the coat, but her collar bone and torso nonetheless appeared very thin."

From BBC

Officers have the power to stop women and assess whether they are showing too much hair; their trousers and overcoats are too short or close-fitting; or they are wearing too much make-up.

From BBC

Coll had taken off his close-fitting helmet and, though bruised and slashed, his face beamed and his bald head glowed with pleasure, as he put an arm around Taran’s shoulders.

From Literature

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