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Dictionary.com [http://www.dictionary.com/] Word of the Day Translate Games Blog Apps Favorites Log Out Log In Dictionary.com Thesaurus.com My Account Log Out Log In Try Our Apps synonyms definitions synonyms translations Follow @dictionarycom follow Dictionary.com - + My Synonyms ( 0 ) acute star see definition of acute Font size X Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa show all adjective adj deeply perceptive adj very important adj severe, intense adj having a sharp end or point prev next intense Relevance Relevance ranks synonyms and suggests the best matches based on how closely a synonym’s sense matches the sense you selected. A-Z Complexity Complexity sorts synonyms based on their difficulty. Adjust it higher to choose from words that are more complex. - + Length Length ranks your synonyms based on character count. - + lists blocks Common Common words appear frequently in written and spoken language across many genres from radio to academic journals. Informal Informal words should be reserved for casual, colloquial communication. adj deeply perceptive Synonyms for acute adj deeply perceptive keen star subtle star intense star sharp star sensitive star smart star astute star canny star clever star discerning star discriminating star incisive star ingenious star insightful star intuitive star judicious star observant star penetrating star perspicacious star piercing star quick-witted star Antonyms for acute ignorant stupid forthright honest unimportant blunt dull calm mild moderate dense imperceptive insensitive obtuse slow not serious Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source adj very important Synonyms adj very important dangerous star urgent star severe star sudden star critical star dire star serious star desperate star essential star grave star crucial star decisive star vital star afflictive star Antonyms unimportant trivial stupid dense imperceptive insensitive obtuse slow not serious blunt dull Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source adj severe, intense Synonyms adj severe, intense excruciating star poignant star keen star severe star sudden star fierce star sharp star overwhelming star cutting star shooting star distressing star exquisite star overpowering star piercing star powerful star violent star stabbing star racking star Antonyms pleasant soothing ignorant stupid kind unimportant calm blunt dull mild slow dense imperceptive insensitive obtuse not serious Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source adj having a sharp end or point Synonyms adj having a sharp end or point peaked star pointed star spiked star acicular star aciculate star acuminate star cuspate star cuspidate star knifelike star acuminous star needle-shaped star piked star sharpened star Antonyms stupid unimportant dense imperceptive insensitive obtuse slow not serious blunt dull Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source Survey | Enter to Win! More words related to acute agile adj. physically or mentally nimble, deft active acute alert athletic brisk buoyant bustling clever dexterous easy-moving energetic fleet frisky limber lithe lively mercurial prompt quick quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick-witted rapid ready sharp spirited sportive spright sprightly spry stirring supple swift twinkle toes vigorous vivacious winged zippy bright adj. intelligent Einstein acute advanced alert astute aware brainy brilliant clear-headed clever discerning eggheaded having smarts ingenious inventive keen knowing precocious quick quick-witted sharp smart whiz kid wide-awake brilliant adj. very intelligent Einstein accomplished acute astute brainy bright clever discerning eggheaded expert genius gifted ingenious intellectual inventive knowing knowledgeable masterly penetrating profound quick quick-witted sharp smart talented whip whiz kid burning adj. important acute clamant clamorous compelling critical crucial crying dire essential exigent imperative importunate instant pressing significant urgent vital canny adj. clever, artful able acute adroit astute cagey careful cautious circumspect cunning dexterous discreet foxy frugal having fancy footwork hep ingenious intelligent judicious knowing nimble-witted perspicacious prudent quick quick-witted sagacious shrewd skillful slick slippery sly smart smooth street smart streetwise subtle wary watchful wise with it worldly-wise climactic / climacteric adj. decisive acute climactical critical crucial desperate dire paramount peak Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source 1 2 3 ... 11 NEXT 21 Synonyms found for acute Word Origin & History acute 1560s, from L. acutus "sharp, pointed," pp. of acuere "sharpen" (see acuity). Medical sense of "coming and going quickly" (of a fever or disease, as opposed to a chronic one) first recorded 1660s. Example Sentences for acute Dr. B—— denies it, says they are nothing but acute dysentery. And in fact, from that very day the most acute attacks ceased. Sharp and acute , the great expounder found out at once that Mr. Seward is one of the greatest and noblest patriots of all times. She is too acute to be deceived, and too firm to be persuaded. The smarting pain he experienced was too acute , and each time his wife presented her lips, he pushed her back. She confided this to me and later on in the day I could see that the pain was acute . Alcohol taken in excess, as in a debauch, leads to acute gastro-intestinal catarrh. She is painfully conscious of an acute sensation of antagonism and dislike. The great size of the House of Lords makes the difficulty of dealing with this majority so acute . But he was still destitute of acute perceptions and deep sensibility. EXPAND About Terms Privacy Careers Apps Contact Us © 2016 Dictionary.com, LLC.