acuteness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être aigu, que ce soit une sensibilité ou une perception fine de l'esprit, ou encore le caractère tranchant ou pointu d'une chose. Peut aussi exprimer une intensité vive et soudaine, comme une douleur ou un son.

A noun referring to a keen sensitivity, sharp intelligence, or the quality of having a sharp edge or point.

indénombrable

1. Keen sensitivityC1formal

   A highly developed and sharp sensitivity, especially of the senses or perception.

   acuité (sensibilité)

   • The acuteness of her hearing allowed her to detect the faintest sounds.
   • His acuteness of smell was remarkable, identifying spices from across the room.
   • The artist's acuteness to color nuances made her paintings vibrant.

   Synonymesacuitydiscernmentkeennessperceptivenesssensitivitysharpness

   Antonymesbluntnessdullnessinsensitivityobtuseness

2. Quick intelligenceC1formal

   The quality of having a sharp, penetrating, and quick mind; mental sharpness.

   Perspicacité

   • The detective's acuteness solved the complex case quickly.
   • Her acuteness in negotiations secured a favorable deal for the company.
   • He was known for his acuteness in grasping difficult mathematical concepts.

   Synonymesacuityastutenessbrillianceclevernessdiscernmentinsightintelligencekeennessperceptionperspicacityquicknesssharpnessshrewdnesswit

   Antonymesdensitydullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity

3. Sharpness of edge or pointC1formal

   The quality of having a very sharp edge or point, capable of cutting or piercing.

   Acuité, tranchant

   • The acuteness of the blade made it perfect for surgical incisions.
   • He tested the acuteness of the needle before sewing.
   • The acuteness of the mountain peak was visible against the sky.

   Synonymeskeennesspointednesssharpness

   Antonymesbluntnessdullness