nitid
- adjective
- Archaic
- The silverware was nitid after a thorough polishing.
Examples
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Under the nitid glow of the lantern, the old painting looked almost new.
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She admired the nitid leaves glistening in the sunlight.
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She admired the nitid surface of the river at sunrise.
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The nitid surface of the polished marble caught everyone's attention.
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The silverware was nitid after a thorough polishing.
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Under the nitid glow of the lantern, the old painting looked almost new.
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She admired the nitid surface of the river at sunrise.
Synonyms
510
1.0
Full of strong light that makes a place easy to see
107
1.0
Bright and reflecting light because it is clean or polished
41
3.2
Shining with a bright, smooth surface like shiny metal
10
5.3
Shining with a soft, smooth glow like polished pearls
1
8.0
Shining with a soft steady light
1
4.2
A smooth shiny surface that reflects light
Antonyms
How Shiny
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nitid comes from the Latin words nitidus and nitēre, which mean 'to shine'. So, nitid describes something smooth and softly shining, like a polished surface or a gentle glow.