Acute : Synonyms and Antonyms





Acute


< Adjective )


The acute observation of the young children is admirable.

Synonyms:

1. Serious

2. Critical

3. Crucial

4. Grave

5. Decisive

6. Important

7. Severe

8. Urgent

9. Vital

Contextual Examples :

We are at critical time in our country’s history.

Winning this contract is crucial to the future of this company.

He is in a grave condition and needs immediate medical treatment.

The bomb-threats caused a severe disruption to flights from New York.



Antonyms :

1. Dense

2. Dim

3. Dim-witted

4. Dull

5. Obtuse

6. Slow

7. Stupid

8. Unintelligent

Contextual Examples :

How can you be so dense?

His eyesight is getting dim.

The conference was deadly dull.

She can not possibly be so obtuse.

Political evolution is a long slow process.

I do not want to hear your stupid secret.


The Synonyms and Antonyms form an integral part of the English Language. Acquaintance with the vocabulary of the English language is a necessity for effective expression either in written or in an oral from. Synonyms are nothing but the similar meanings of a particular word or its semantic relation. A Synonym is a word or a phrase that means the same as another word or a phrase in the same language. Antonyms are the negative connotation of a particular word. An Antonym is a word or phrase that is opposite in meaning to a particular word or a phrase in the same language.

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