acutest
Most severe form
Acutest is the superlative form of acute—the sharpest, most intense, or most severe.
An acutest angle is the smallest possible; the acutest pain is the most piercing; the acutest observation is the most penetrating.
The form is correct but somewhat awkward; most acute often sounds more natural in speech.
Having the finest edge
Penetrating or very sharp
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- razor-sharpExtremely fine-edged
- pointedTapering to a tip
- blade-likeShaped like a sword
needle-like · incisive · lancinating · stabbing · penetrating · sharpest · finest · honed
sharpest
Having the finest edge
piercing
Penetrating or very sharp
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- razor-sharpExtremely fine-edged
- pointedTapering to a tip
blade-like · needle-like · incisive · lancinating · stabbing · penetrating · sharpest · finest · honed
excruciating
Causing extreme suffering
profound · overwhelming · unbearable · agonizing · searing · burning · throbbing · shooting · stabbing · fierce
sharpest
Having the finest edge
- hungriestMost eager for food
gravest
Most serious or critical
- acute angleBelow ninety degrees
- acute painSevere, sudden discomfort
- acute careUrgent medical intervention
- acute anxietyIntense, overwhelming worry
- acute trianglePolygon with three sub-90° corners
- acute stressSudden severe psychological tension