acute

/ˈækjuːt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or exhibiting a quality of being sharp and penetrating; severe or intense

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with an acute case of appendicitis.”

2. noun

a sharp or severe angle; a point or corner

“The acute angle of the triangle made it difficult to solve.”

3. noun

a sudden and severe attack of a disease

“The patient suffered from an acute bout of flu.”

Synonyms

  • intense
  • keen
  • severe
  • sharp

Antonyms

  • blunt
  • dull
  • mild