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English to English adjective
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Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions | | Example: an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight
frequent penetrative observations
source: wordnet30
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painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | | Example: a cutting wind
keen winds
knifelike cold
piercing knifelike pains
piercing cold
piercing criticism
a stabbing pain
lancinating pain
source: wordnet30
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