Top synonyms for “acute”: acuate, acute accent, ague, discriminating, incisive, intense, keen, knifelike, and 10 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
- (adjective)having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course“acute appendicitis”
- (adjective)of critical importance and consequence“an acute (or critical) lack of research funds”
- (adjective)extremely sharp or severe“acute pain”
- (adjective)having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions“an acute observer of politics and politicians”
- (adjective)ending in a sharp point
- (adjective)of an angle; less than 90 degrees
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "acute"?
Common synonyms for "acute" include acuate, acute accent, ague, discriminating, incisive, intense. Our thesaurus lists 18 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "acute"?
Antonyms for "acute" include chronic, obtuse. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "acute" mean?
a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation
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