acutus

Meaning

1. (declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, passive, perfect) sharpened, made sharp, sharp, having been sharpened
2. (declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, passive, perfect) spicy
3. (declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, passive, perfect) subtle
4. (declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, passive, perfect) acute
5. (declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, passive, perfect) astute, wise, sharp-witted
6. (declension-1, declension-2, form-of, participle, passive, perfect) having a sharp sound, high-pitched

Concepts

sharp

acrid

keen

acrimonious

lurid

acute

poignant

waspish

dangerous

harmful

perilous

hazardous

treacherous

unsafe

risky

adventuresome

racy

acerbic

nasty

rash

adventurous

astringent

shrill

trenchant

spicy

lively

pointed

acidulous

fearful

😨

formidable

bitter

sprited

spry

stinging

strident

subtle

tard

tart

thin

top

🔝

vigorous

vivacious

abrasive

witty

acid

active

adroit

alert

brilliant

brisk

Opposite of

hebes, retūsus

Synonyms

acer

acerbus

amarulentus

amarus

austerus

acute

Translations

scharf

scherp

afiado

herb

afilado

agudo

grell

guur

heftig

streng

schel

hart

fel

beißend

Pronounced as (IPA)

[aˈkuː.tʊs]

Etymology

Perfect passive participle of acuō (“sharpen, make sharp”).