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sharp silhouette

[/ʃɑːrp sɪˈluːɛt/]
noun phrasepl: sharp silhouettes
silhueta nítida
1. A clear, well-defined outline or shadow of an object with distinct, crisp edges
The sharp silhouette of the building stood out against the sunset.
A silhueta nítida do edifício se destacava contra o pôr do sol.
2. A distinctive profile or outline that is easily recognizable due to its clarity
The mountain's sharp silhouette was visible from miles away.
A silhueta nítida da montanha era visível de quilômetros de distância.
Synonyms
clear outlinedistinct profilecrisp shadowwell-defined contour
Antonyms
blurred outlinefuzzy silhouetteindistinct shapesoft shadow

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
silhueta nítida
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
silhueta bem definida
alternative variation used in São Paulo
Portugal
silhueta clara
preferred variant in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out in silhouette
cut a sharp silhouette
silhouette against the light
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