Latvian

Adjective

cieši

1. nominative plural masculine form of ciešs

Adverb

cieši

1. tight, dense, close, tightly, densely, closely; adverbial form of ciešs

   draugs apskauj mani tik cieši, ka man elpa aizraujas‎ ― (my) friend hugged me so tight that I couldn't breathe

   cieši savilkt auklas‎ ― to pull the string tight

   cieši sakost zobus‎ ― to clench one's teeth tight

   cieši sakniebt lūpas‎ ― to press one's lips tight

   cieši sastāties ap ugunskuru‎ ― (people) to stand close together around the fire

   cieši vienot cilvēkus‎ ― to unite people closely

   cieši ievērot noteikumus‎ ― to observe the rules closelly

   cieši skatīties‎ ― to look, watch closely (i.e., attentively)

   pienākt cieši klāt‎ ― to come very close

   sēdēt cieši kopā‎ ― to sit close together

   cieši piegulošs tērps — close fitting suit