Meaning
sharp, clear
- Sharp and well-defined (of an image, photo, sound, or outline).
- Clear and vivid in the mind (of memories or ideas).
In a sentence
La nuova televisione mostra immagini incredibilmente nitide.
The new television displays incredibly sharp images.
Ho ancora un ricordo molto nitido di quel viaggio a Roma.
I still have a very clear memory of that trip to Rome.
La foto non è abbastanza nitida per leggere la targa dell'auto.
The photo is not sharp enough to read the license plate of the car.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nitido | masculine · singular |
| nitida | feminine · singular |
| nitidi | masculine · plural |
| nitide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regularly used to describe high-resolution screens, photographs, and clear audio.
- Close synonym of 'chiaro', but specifically emphasizes sharp contours and lack of blur.