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ACICULAR Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word acicular. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word acicular. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ACICULAR

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barbed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capable of wounding

• having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

pointed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a point

adjective satellite

• direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective

• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adverb

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• ending in a sharp point

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• harsh

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• dangerously steep

• very sudden and in great amount or degree

• quick and forceful

spiky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or as if having especially high-pitched spots

thorny
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• bristling with perplexities

• having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

acerate
verbv
adjective satellite

• narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves

acerose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves

needle-shaped
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves

Best Hypernyms For ACICULAR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for acicular, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
narrow pointed sharp slender thin

Alternatives for BARBED

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