(ˈ)är|gyüt adjective
Etymology: Latin argutus, from past participle of arguere to make clear — more at argue
1. : characterized by shrewdness, acuteness, or sagacity
an argute critic
2. : shrill
a rich but too argute guitar — W.S.Landor
3. : sharply serrate
• ar·gute·ly adverb
• ar·gute·ness noun -es