clasped

ADJECTIVE

framed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bordered enclosed mounted wrapped

STRONG

compassed confined encased encircled enveloped fringed girdled matted outlined wreathed

ADJECTIVE

tight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compact cramped fast inflexible narrow rigid solid stable steady stiff strained strong sturdy taut tense thick tightened

WEAK

bound close-fitting constricted contracted crowded dense drawn enduring established firm fixed hidebound invulnerable secure set skintight stretched tenacious unbending unyielding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

loose slack yielding

WEAK

comfortable easy open wide

Example Sentences

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Shortly after hearing the sentence, a defiant-looking Guo nodded toward a courtroom packed with his supporters and clasped his hands in a praying motion, as he had done repeatedly during his trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Eunhee could hardly get her words out through sobs as her teenage son clasped his hand to his mouth.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior -- the so-called "Black Messiah" -- who eyes the camera with his hands clasped and a large medallion around his neck.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Wearing a navy suit, he clasped his hands behind his back as his attorney entered the plea.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

Dana stands with her hands clasped and her head bowed respectfully, and the rest of us take our lead from her.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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