Opposite of obtuse Crossword Clue

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Opposite of obtuse Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. extremely sharp or severe
2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
(noun)
1. a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OPPOSITE (adverb)
1. directly facing each other
OPPOSITE (adjective)
1. characterized by opposite extremes; completely opposed
2. of leaves etc; growing in pairs on either side of a stem
OPPOSITE (noun)
1. a contestant that you are matched against
2. a relation of direct opposition
OBTUSE (adjective)
1. lacking in insight or discernment
2. slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

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