о́стър — meaning in English

English meaning

• acrid adj Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
• acute adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
• biting adj Sharply cold or stinging, as of wind or weather.
• bitter adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
• harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
• nippy adj (informal) Uncomfortably cold.
• poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
• pointed adj Having a sharp end.
• pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
• sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
• smart adjective Intelligent; quick to learn or understand.
• tangy adj Having a sharp, zesty flavor.

Senses

о́стър is used for these senses in English:

• argute (literary) Sharp; perceptive; shrewd.
• biting Causing a stinging sensation.
• biting Cutting or incisive.
• bitter Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
• harsh Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
• nippy (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
• poignant (obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
• pungent Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.

acrid — full definition

1. adj Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste.
2. adj Causing heat and irritation.
3. adj Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating.

acute — full definition

1. adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
2. adj Very sharp, intense, or perceptive.
3. adj Geometry: describing an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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