kärkevä — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acerbic adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
- astringent noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
- opinionated adjective Holding and expressing strong personal views, often stubbornly.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- snappish adj Inclined to snap or bite.
Senses
kärkevä is used for these senses in English:
- acerbic (figurative) Sharp, harsh, biting.
- opinionated (of a person) Having very strong opinions.
- poignant (figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
- snappish Exhibiting irritation or impatience; curt; irascible.
acerbic — full definition
- adj Having a sour or bitter taste.
- adj Cutting and unkind in tone or manner.
astringent — full definition
- noun A liquid or substance applied to the skin to make the tissue contract, reducing oil and tightening pores.
- adjective Causing body tissue to tighten or contract, especially the skin.
- adjective Having a sharp, dry, mouth-puckering taste.
- adjective Sharply critical in a dry, unsparing way.
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