Meaning
tight-fitting, close
- fitting very closely to the body (of clothing)
- strictly conforming or adhering to a principle, model, or reality
In a sentence
Questo paio di jeans è troppo aderente e mi stringe.
This pair of jeans is too tight-fitting and pinches me.
Preferisci magliette larghe o più aderenti?
Do you prefer loose shirts or more tight-fitting ones?
La traduzione non è del tutto aderente al testo originale.
The translation is not entirely faithful to the original text.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| aderente | masculine · singular |
| aderente | feminine · singular |
| aderenti | masculine · plural |
| aderenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- As an adjective, ending in -e, its plural is 'aderenti' for both genders.
- It can also function as a noun ('un aderente') meaning 'a supporter' or 'member'.