aigu — meaning in English

English meaning

• acute adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
• brazen adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
• sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

Senses

aigu is used for these senses in English:

• acute Intense; sensitive; sharp.
• brazen Sounding harsh and loud, like brass cymbals or brass instruments.
• sharp Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.
• sharp Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
• sharp Forming a small or tight angle; especially, forming an angle of less than ninety degrees.

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.

brazen — full definition

1. adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
2. adj Made of, or resembling, brass.
3. verb To face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence, usually as "brazen it out".

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