amhnas — meaning in English

English meaning

• astute adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
• keen adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
• severe adjective Very bad, intense, or extreme.
• sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.

Senses

amhnas is used for these senses in English:

• astute Quickly and critically discerning.

astute — full definition

1. adjective Quick to notice things and judge situations accurately; sharp-witted.
2. adjective Shrewd or cunning, especially in getting what you want.

keen — full definition

1. adj Eager and enthusiastic about something.
2. adj Sharp, whether literally (an edge or point) or mentally (a sharp mind or sharp senses).
3. adj Of cold, wind, or pain: cutting and intense.
4. verb To wail or cry out in mourning for the dead.

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