Meaning of knifelike in English

Classifying Adjective
knifelike
Definitions
1. cutting or able to cut as if with a knife
Synonyms
- sharp
2. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Examples
- « 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 pene »
Synonyms
- perceptive
3. as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Examples
- « a cutting wind »
- « keen winds »
- « knifelike cold »
- « piercing knifelike pains »
- « piercing cold »
- « piercing criticism »
- « a stabbing pain »
- « lancinating pain »
Synonyms
- sharp
4. having a sharp or distinct edge
Examples
- « a narrow knifelike profile »
Synonyms
- distinct

Pronunciation