terävä — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acute adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
- astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- bitter adj Having a sharp, unpleasant taste, the opposite of sweet.
- bright adj Giving off or full of strong light.
- crisp adj Firm and easily broken, in a satisfying way (used for food, fabric, or air).
- fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
- ingenious adj Clever and inventive; showing a smart, original way of solving a problem.
- perceptive adj Quick to notice or understand things; showing sharp insight.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- pointed adj Having a sharp end.
- quick adj Moving or happening fast.
- scathing adjective Harshly critical.
- sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
- shooting noun An incident in which someone is shot, or the sport of firing guns at targets.
- shrill adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
- smart adjective Intelligent; quick to learn or understand.
- tart adj Having a sharp, sour taste.
- trenchant adj Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
- witty adjective Cleverly funny; able to make quick, amusing remarks.
Senses
terävä is used for these senses in English:
- acute Intense; sensitive; sharp.
- astute Quickly and critically discerning.
- bitter Harsh, piercing, acerbic or stinging.
- bright Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- fly (slang, dated) Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
- ingenious Showing originality or sagacity; witty.
- perceptive Having or showing keenness or sharpness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.
- poignant (obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
acute — full definition
- adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
- adj Very sharp, intense, or perceptive.
- adj Geometry: describing an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.
astute — full definition
- adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
- adjective Shrewd or cunning, especially in getting what you want.