acuteness

noun

Definition of acutenessnext
1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality judging by the acuteness in his tone when he congratulated me, I think he was actually quite resentful that I won

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2
as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences the acuteness of the bird's eyesight is amazing

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  1. bite
  2. sensitivity
  3. edge
  4. severity
  5. acidity
  6. poignancy
  7. acerbity
  8. poignance
Noun
  • Body Lice Self-Care and Home Treatment Body lice bites can cause itching, redness or discoloration, and swelling.
    Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
  • So then your full attention is given to each dish one bite at a time.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of bite
Noun
  • The plaintiffs’ attorneys argued that the producers understood the sensitivity of the case, and had promised not to disclose anyone’s identities without their permission.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Then use a thin metal spatula to loosen bars around the edges of the pan.
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Read More: See Photos from the Raging Franklin Fire in Malibu Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.
    Christopher Weber, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Walking has been shown to improve strength, stamina, and flexibility and reduce the risk or severity of several chronic health concerns.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Accidents are on the rise: The number and severity of collisions have gone up, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fueled by more distracted driving and rising speed limits.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of severity
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  • Snappy acidity and flavors of dark chocolate and raspberries.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The lemon juice added just the right amount of acidity to keep the soup feeling light.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of acidity
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  • Cruelty and short-sightedness can run both ways along that spectrum, and part of the poignancy of Counting and Cracking lies in its generosity and emotional maturity.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2024
  • In Browning’s telling, the messenger’s valiant run and dying words take on a poignancy that inspired readers, among them the inventors of the modern Olympic Games.
    Miriam Kamil, JSTOR Daily, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of poignancy
Noun
  • The third element of the trio is Mary Flynn, played by the terrific Lindsey Mendez, a 2018 Tony winner for Carousel, with a natural warmth that offsets the character’s growing acerbity.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The Brodie books demonstrate her great facility with genre, pairing pulse-quickening suspense with Atkinson’s distinctive blend of puckishness and acerbity.
    Sarah Chihaya, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2022
Definition of acerbity
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  • This reader, with at least 50 years more in corporeal form than Ching, could not help but rapidly identify with her wisdom and experience the poignance of her story.
    BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
  • The wild-eyed goofy younger Springsteen cracks through, but never lightly, always with poignance.
    Christopher Borrelli, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2023
Definition of poignance
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