αιχμηρός — meaning in English

English meaning

• poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
• sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

Senses

αιχμηρός is used for these senses in English:

• poignant (figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
• sharp Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

poignant — full definition

1. adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
2. adj Sharply relevant or incisive.

sharp — full definition

1. adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
2. adj Quick to notice, understand, or think; mentally alert.
3. adj Sudden and intense; abrupt.
4. adj Harsh or critical in tone.
5. adj (music) Raised in pitch by a semitone, or higher in pitch than intended.

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