οξύς — meaning in English
oxys
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English meaning
- acid noun In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale it measures below 7.
- acrimonious adjective Full of anger and bitterness, especially during an argument or dispute.
- acute adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- 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.
Senses
οξύς is used for these senses in English:
- acid Sour, sharp, or biting to the taste; tart; having the taste of vinegar.
- acid (figuratively) Sour-tempered.
- acrimonious (figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]
- 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.
- sharp Sudden, abrupt, intense, rapid.
acid — full definition
- noun In chemistry, a substance that reacts with a base, tastes sour, and can turn litmus paper red; on the pH scale it measures below 7.
- adjective Sour or sharp-tasting, like vinegar.
- noun Slang for LSD, a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
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