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cute
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more acute
Superlative
most acute
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(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time
- Jack was hospitalized due to an acute bout of appendicitis.
- Mary experienced acute food poisoning after eating contaminated seafood, leading to severe vomiting and diarrhea.
- Tom's acute migraine headache was so intense that he had to lie down in a dark room until it subsided.
- Sarah's acute allergic reaction to peanuts caused her throat to swell rapidly, requiring immediate medical attention.
- Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
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characterized by severe intensity or seriousness
- The patient experienced acute pain in their chest, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room.
- The company faced an acute shortage of skilled workers due to a sudden increase in demand.
- Environmentalists warned of the acute threat posed by climate change to vulnerable ecosystems.
- The financial crisis led to an acute downturn in the global economy.
- Diplomatic efforts were intensified to address the acute political tensions between the two neighboring countries.
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(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive
- The cat's acute sense of hearing allows it to detect the faintest sounds.
- Her acute sense of smell helped her identify the scent of the rare flower.
- The detective had an acute eye for detail, noticing clues others missed.
- His acute sense of taste made him an excellent food critic.
- The eagle's acute vision enables it to spot prey from great distances.
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(of an angle) measuring less than 90 degrees
- The triangle has one acute angle and two obtuse angles.
- She carefully measured the acute corner with a protractor.
- The architect designed acute angles to create a sleek effect.
- The acute triangle fitted perfectly into the corner of the pattern.
- Geometry students learned how to classify acute, obtuse, and right angles.
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having a pointed or narrow tip
- The blade had an acute tip for precision cutting.
- The arrowhead was shaped with an acute point.
- The mountain's acute peak pierced the skyline.
- The thorn's acute end pierced through the fabric.
- The insect's stinger was remarkably acute and fine.
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