sharply-outlined
|sharp-ly-out-lined|
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/ˈʃɑrpli ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/
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/ˈʃɑːpli ˈaʊtˌlaɪnd/
clear edges
Etymology
'sharply-outlined' originates from the combination of 'sharp' and 'outline', where 'sharp' meant 'having a fine edge or point' and 'outline' meant 'a line marking the boundary of an object'.
'sharp' and 'outline' were combined in modern English to form the adjective 'sharply-outlined'.
Initially, 'sharp' meant 'having a fine edge or point', and 'outline' meant 'a line marking the boundary of an object'. Together, they evolved to describe something with clear and distinct edges.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having clear and distinct edges or boundaries.
The mountain was sharply-outlined against the morning sky.
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Last updated: 2025/05/12 20:57