Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acute
Adjective
/əˈkjuːt/
Definition
Sharp or severe in effect; intense.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with acute bronchitis.
- His acute sense of hearing allowed him to detect the slightest sounds.
- They were faced with an acute shortage of food during the calamity.
Meaning
The term ‘acute’ can refer to something that is keenly perceptive, sharp in form, or experiencing a crisis that is sudden and severe.
Synonyms
- Severe
- Sharp
- Intense
- Crisp
