ре́зкий — meaning in English
rezkiy
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English meaning
- abrupt adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
- acerb adj Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.
- acrid adj Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
- bluff verb To pretend to be stronger, more confident, or more prepared than you really are, in order to deceive or intimidate.
- brisk adj Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
- brusque adj Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
- drastic adj Extreme or severe, especially describing an action taken to fix a serious problem.
- harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
- keen adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
- offhand adj Said or done without preparation or careful thought.
- ragged adj Torn or worn to shreds; tattered.
- rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
- sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
- strident adj Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding.
- strong adjective Physically powerful; capable of exerting or withstanding great force.
- tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.
Senses
ре́зкий is used for these senses in English:
- abrupt Curt in manner. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
- acerb (archaic, figurative) Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.
- bluff Surly; churlish; gruff; rough.
- brazen-faced Impudent; open and without shame.
- brisk Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
- brusque Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
- drastic Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.
- keen Fierce, intense, vehement.
abrupt — full definition
- adj Happening suddenly and without warning.
- adj Blunt or curt in manner, verging on rude.
- adj Very steep, as if broken off sharply.
acerb — full definition
- adj Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.
- adj Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.