Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Fitting closely or clinging to the skin.

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  • adjective Conforming tightly to the body, snug to the skin.

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  • adjective so tight as to cling to the skin

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Examples

  • "Avatar" blended live action with performance-capture, scenes shot on a soundstage with actors in skintight suits covered in sensors that allow digital cameras to record their movements.

    James Cameron Planning 2 'Avatar' Sequels AP 2010

  • Every time I see a young woman dressed in skintight jeans that cut into her flesh, a drab coloured t-shirt and flip flops, I remember the beautiful clothes that were available in the 1980's.

    February Nostalgia 2009

  • "Avatar" blended live action with performance-capture, scenes shot on a soundstage with actors in skintight suits covered in sensors that allow digital cameras to record their movements.

    James Cameron Planning 2 'Avatar' Sequels AP 2010

  • "I tell you I can't swim that far and back, and I ain't going to try it only to get drowned," he snarled; but even as he spoke there flashed past him a lithe, tan-colored body in skintight silken underwear; there followed a splash, and Shag's clean, dark face rose to the surface as he struck out towards the unfortunates.

    The Shagganappi 1913

  • Listening to it from start to finish, it’s pretty apparent that Leif was only put on this earth to look dreamy on album covers and posters (preferably in skintight jeans) — but some of it bears further exploration.

    Weekly Mishmash: January 10-16 : Scrubbles.net 2010

  • Listening to it from start to finish, it’s pretty apparent that Leif was only put on this earth to look dreamy on album covers and posters (preferably in skintight jeans) — but some of it bears further exploration.

    2010 January : Scrubbles.net 2010

  • "I got to get some Under Armour," he said, referring to the skintight athletic wear favored by the 501st, worn beneath the four or more layers that constitute a 501st-approved Stormtrooper suit primarily to prevent "trooper tracks," those welts and pinches that form on skin after wearing plastic armor for six hours.

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • "I got to get some Under Armour," he said, referring to the skintight athletic wear favored by the 501st, worn beneath the four or more layers that constitute a 501st-approved Stormtrooper suit primarily to prevent "trooper tracks," those welts and pinches that form on skin after wearing plastic armor for six hours.

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • It sported a kind of skintight singlet of brilliant scarlet and violet-pink.

    If I Pay Thee Not In Gold Lackey, Mercedes 1993

  • To play the superior of Megan Hunt Dana Delany, Ryan traded a skintight bodysuit for business casual — but she's still impossible to resist.

    5 Things You Should Know About Jeri Ryan 2011

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