ostry — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acrid adj Having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste.
- acrimonious adjective Full of anger and bitterness, especially during an argument or dispute.
- acute adj Sudden and severe, especially describing an illness or pain.
- hot adj Having or giving off a high temperature.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- sharp adj Having a fine edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
- spicy adjective Containing spices, or producing a hot, burning sensation on the tongue (usually from chili).
Senses
ostry is used for these senses in English:
- acrimonious (figuratively) Angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies: bitter, mean-spirited, sharp in language or tone. [from early 17th c.]
- high-pitched Of a sound, having a high pitch.
- hot (of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.
- in focus (of an image) Sharp and clear with no fuzziness.
- spicy (informal, of flavors) Provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin.
- spicy (of foods, flavors, or odors) Tangy, zesty, or pungent.
acrid — full definition
- adj Having a sharp, harsh or bitter taste.
- adj Sharp and stinging, causing a burning feeling.
- adj Harsh and bitter in a way that stings or annoys.
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