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KNIFELIKE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word knifelike. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word knifelike. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for KNIFELIKE

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keen
adjectiveadj
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

piercing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

acute
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

• of an angle; less than 90 degrees

noun

• a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• ending in a sharp point

• of critical importance and consequence

cutting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

• a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

• the act of cutting something into parts

• a piece cut off from the main part of something

• an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

• removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

• the division of a deck of cards before dealing

• the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

• the act of diluting something

• the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

adjective satellite

• (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

• unpleasantly cold and damp

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

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

pointed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a point

adjective satellite

• direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

razor-sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very clearly delineated

• as sharp as a razor

discriminating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

incisive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• suitable for cutting or piercing

lancinate
verbv
adjective satellite

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

lancinating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

penetrating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing

penetrative
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing

stabbing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• causing physical or especially psychological injury

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Best Hypernyms For KNIFELIKE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for knifelike, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
acute cutting incisive keen penetrating piercing pointed razor-sharp sharp

Alternatives for KEEN

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