Acutest: meaning, definitions and examples
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acutest
[ əˈkjuːtest ]
most intense
The term 'acutest' refers to something that is extremely sharp, severe, or intense. It can describe sensations, conditions, or attributes that are heightened to the utmost degree.
Synonyms
keenest, most intense, most severe, sharpest.
Examples of usage
- She felt the acutest pain when she twisted her ankle.
- His acutest fears became real during the storm.
- The acutest criticism from the audience affected her performance.
sharpest sensing
In a context relating to perceptions, 'acutest' describes the highest level of sensitivity or discernment, particularly in senses or awareness.
Synonyms
finest, most perceptive, most sensitive.
Examples of usage
- He possesses the acutest hearing of anyone I know.
- The detective had the acutest intuition, allowing him to solve the case quickly.
- Her acutest observations during the meeting were invaluable.
Translations
Translations of the word "acutest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais agudo
🇮🇳 सबसे तीव्र
🇩🇪 am schärfsten
🇮🇩 paling tajam
🇺🇦 найгостріший
🇵🇱 najostrzejszy
🇯🇵 最も鋭い
🇫🇷 le plus aigu
🇪🇸 el más agudo
🇹🇷 en keskin
🇰🇷 가장 날카로운
🇸🇦 الأكثر حدة
🇨🇿 nejostřejší
🇸🇰 najostrejší
🇨🇳 最尖锐的
🇸🇮 najostrejši
🇮🇸 skörast
🇰🇿 ең өткір
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მკაფიო
🇦🇿 ən kəskin
🇲🇽 el más agudo
Etymology
The word 'acute' comes from the Latin word 'acutus', which means 'sharp' or 'pointed'. The term evolved in Middle English as 'acut' and was used to describe something that is sharp in both a physical and metaphorical sense. The superlative form 'acutest' indicates the highest degree of sharpness or intensity. Historically, 'acute' has been used in various contexts, from describing angles in geometry to defining intense sensations in medicine and psychology. The transition of 'acute' into its superlative form 'acutest' broadens its usage in everyday language, making it applicable to emotional, sensory, and intellectual contexts.