acute (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːt/
Definition
Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; sharp.
Examples
She has an acute sense of smell.
His acute observation skills made him a great detective.
The artist possessed an acute awareness of color and form.
How to Use acute
- acute angle (collocation)
- An angle measuring less than 90 degrees. — "The architect designed the building with several acute angles."
- acute pain (collocation)
- Sudden, severe pain. — "The patient reported experiencing acute pain after the injury."
- acute sense (collocation)
- A highly developed or sensitive sensory perception. — "With his acute sense of smell, he could tell the ingredients in the dish."
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