What is "acuter"

Usage examples of "acuter".

The emptiness of my stomach and the shock I had undergone began to stupefy me, and for a few moments I forgot my anguish only to re-awaken to acuter pains soon after.

DUKE HUMPHY, as I understand, Though mentally acuter, His boots are only silver, and His underclothing pewter.

You smile at the lot of a mere commuter, You think that my life is hard, mayhap, But I'm sure than you I am far acuter: I ain't afraid of no cat nor trap.

Here I found Crawfords mother-in-law that was to be, seated, with an air of great dignity, on a low chair, with her hands folded rigidly in her lap, and her chin making an acuter angle than ever.