adjective
cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
adjective
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonyms
Examples
- an acute observer of politics and politicians
- incisive comments
- icy knifelike reasoning
- as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
- penetrating insight
- frequent penetrative observations
adjective
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Synonyms
Examples
- a cutting wind
- keen winds
- knifelike cold
- piercing knifelike pains
- piercing cold
- piercing criticism
- a stabbing pain
- lancinating pain
adjective
having a sharp or distinct edge
Examples
- a narrow knifelike profile