sharp
sharp /ˈʃɑːrp/
adjective
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(
)
(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
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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.
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()
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
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()
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
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()
Harsh
(
tart
, sharp-worded
, sharp
)
harsh
Sharp criticism
sharp criticism
A sharp-worded exchange
a sharp-worded exchange
A tart remark
a tart remark
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()
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
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()
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
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Quick and forceful
(
sharp
)
quick and forceful
A sharp blow
a sharp blow
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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
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(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
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()
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
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A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
(
sharp
)
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
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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
