affilato — meaning in English

English meaning

• cutting noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
• 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

affilato is used for these senses in English:

• cutting Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful; curt.
• poignant (obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
• sharp Terminating in a point or edge, especially one that can cut or pierce easily; not dull, obtuse, or rounded.

cutting — full definition

1. noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
2. noun A clipping cut from a newspaper or other printed text.
3. noun A channel dug through higher ground at a lower level than the surrounding land, for a road, railway, or canal to pass through.
4. adj Sharp or piercing, especially of remarks or criticism.

poignant — full definition

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

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