acute

Definition

  • adjective: very serious or dangerous
  • adjective: characterized by sharpness or severity
  • synonyms: machiavellian, machiavellic, absorbing

Examples

  • the 'acute' phase [=the most important and dangerous phase] of the struggle for independence

  • It's a politically 'acute' film that does not oversimplify the issues.

  • The word “café” is written with an 'acute' accent over the “e.”

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) literally in the heart of Jesus. We're here with J.C. Who wants to share their story with the group? I'm Angel. I have acute myeloid leukemia. Sid. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Hi, I'm PJ. Um, I have neuroblastoma. I'm Patrick. (..)
    2014 The Fault in Our Stars