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 sharp sharp /ˈʃɑːrp/

adjective

  1. () (of something seen or heard) clearly defined  ( crisp , sharp )
    (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
     A sharp photographic image
    a sharp photographic image
     The sharp crack of a twig
    the sharp crack of a twig
     The crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
    the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
  2. () Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence  ( argute , astute , shrewd , sharp )
    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
     A smart businessman
    a smart businessman
     An astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
    an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
     He was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
    he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
  3. () Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions  ( discriminating , knifelike , penetrative , acute , incisive , keen , penetrating , piercing , sharp )
    having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
     An acute observer of politics and politicians
    an acute observer of politics and politicians
     Incisive comments
    incisive comments
     Icy knifelike reasoning
    icy knifelike reasoning
     As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
    as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
     Penetrating insight
    penetrating insight
     Frequent penetrative observations
    frequent penetrative observations
  4. () Ending in a sharp point  ( acuate , acute , needlelike , sharp )
    ending in a sharp point
      The sharp knife easily cut through the tough meat.
    The sharp knife easily cut through the tough meat.
  5. () Extremely steep  ( abrupt , precipitous , sharp )
    extremely steep
     An abrupt canyon
    an abrupt canyon
     The precipitous rapids of the upper river
    the precipitous rapids of the upper river
     The precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
    the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
     A sharp drop
    a sharp drop
  6. () Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones  ( sharp , shrill )
    having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
     A shrill whistle
    a shrill whistle
     A shrill gaiety
    a shrill gaiety
  7. () Harsh  ( tart , sharp-worded , sharp )
    harsh
     Sharp criticism
    sharp criticism
     A sharp-worded exchange
    a sharp-worded exchange
     A tart remark
    a tart remark
  8. () Keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point  ( sharp )
    keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
     A sharp pain
    a sharp pain
     Sharp winds
    sharp winds
  9. () Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing  ( sharp )
    having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
     A sharp knife
    a sharp knife
     A pencil with a sharp point
    a pencil with a sharp point
  10. Quick and forceful  ( sharp )
    quick and forceful
     A sharp blow
    a sharp blow
  11. Very sudden and in great amount or degree  ( sharp )
    very sudden and in great amount or degree
     A sharp drop in the stock market
    a sharp drop in the stock market
  12. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone  ( sharp )
    (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
     C sharp
    C sharp

adverb

  1. () Changing suddenly in direction and degree  ( acutely , sharp , sharply )
    changing suddenly in direction and degree
     The road twists sharply after the light
    the road twists sharply after the light
     Turn sharp left here
    turn sharp left here
     The visor was acutely peaked
    the visor was acutely peaked
     Her shoes had acutely pointed toes
    her shoes had acutely pointed toes

noun

  1. A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point  ( sharp )
    a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
  2. A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named  ( sharp )
    a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
     The musician played a note that was a half-step higher than the original, using a sharp symbol in the notation
    The musician played a note that was a half-step higher than the original, using a sharp symbol in the notation