Meaning
sharp, cutting
- Having a thin, sharp edge capable of cutting
- Biting, harsh, or incisive (of remarks, sarcasm, or cold wind)
In a sentence
Fai molta attenzione con quel coltello perché è estremamente tagliente.
Be very careful with that knife because it is extremely sharp.
Ha risposto a tutti i critici con una battuta tagliente.
He answered all the critics with a cutting quip.
Un vento tagliente ci ha costretti a rientrare subito a casa.
A biting wind forced us to go right back indoors.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tagliente | masculine · singular |
| tagliente | feminine · singular |
| taglienti | masculine · plural |
| taglienti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Two-form adjective ending in -e: masculine and feminine singular 'tagliente', plural 'taglienti'.
- Frequently used figuratively to describe tones of voice, ironies, or cold winds.