NEEDLELIKE Synonyms

• 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

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

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

• (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

• narrow and long and pointed; as pine leaves

• capable of wounding

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

• having a point

• direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

• having or as if having especially high-pitched spots

• ending in a sharp point

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

• of an angle; less than 90 degrees

• a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

• extremely sharp or severe

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• ending in a sharp point

• of critical importance and consequence