sharp

sharp: adjective

1》 having an edge or point able to cut or pierce something.

    ↘tapering to a point or edge.

    ↘(of sand or gravel) composed of angular grains.

2》 producing a sudden, piercing sensation or effect.

3》 (of a food, taste, or smell) acidic and intense.

4》 (of a sound) sudden and penetrating.

5》 (of words or a speaker) critical or hurtful.

    ↘(of an emotion or experience) painful.

6》 clearly defined.

7》 informal smart and stylish.

8》 sudden and marked.

    ↘making a sudden change of direction: a sharp bend.

9》 showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response.

    ↘quick to take advantage, especially in a dishonest way.

10》 (of musical sound) above true or normal pitch.

    ↘[postposition] (of a note) a semitone higher than a specified note.

    ↘[postposition] (of a key) having a sharp or sharps in the signature.

adverb

1》 punctually: at 7.30 sharp.

2》 suddenly or abruptly.

3》 above the true or normal pitch of musical sound.

noun

1》 a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch.

    ↘the sign (♯) indicating this.

2》 (usu. sharps) an object with a sharp point, especially a hypodermic needle.

    ↘a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing.

verb

1》 [usu. as adjective sharped] US Music raise the pitch of (a note).

2》 archaic cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards.

Derivatives

sharply adverb

sharpness noun

Origin

OE sc(e)arp, of Gmc origin.

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Synonyms:

Acute, keen, trenchant / Pinching, piercing, nipping, biting / Strong, eager, fierce, ardent, violent, fiery, impetuous / Gritty, hard / Lean, thin, emaciated, meagre / Shrill, high, piercing / Keen, penetrating, piercing, severe, attentive, vigilant / Shrewd, exacting, close, Sharpen, make keen / Pointed, peaked, ridged / Sagacious, apt, shrewd, astute, acute, penetrating, subtle, perspicacious, discerning, discriminating, ingenious, inventive, witty, quick, clever, ready, smart, clear, sharp-sighted, quick-sighted, keen-eyed, keen-witted, sharp-witted, clear-sighted, long-headed, cunning / Subtle, acute, witty, astute, shrewd, nice / Biting, pungent, hot, burning, stinging, mordacious, acrid, sour, bitter, acid, poignant, piquant, high-flavored, high-seasoned / Severe, harsh, acrimonious, keen, sarcastic, caustic, cutting, tart, pointed, biting, trenchant / Rigid, cruel, hard, severe / Keen, eager, hungry / Distressing, poignant, intense, very painful, afflicting, severe, violent, sore, acute, keen, piercing, subtile, excruciating

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Sharp — Sharp, a. [Compar. {Sharper}; superl. {Sharpest}.] [OE. sharp, scharp, scarp, AS. scearp; akin to OS. skarp, LG. scharp, D. scherp, G. scharf, Dan. & Sw. skarp, Icel. skarpr. Cf. {Escarp}, {Scrape}, {Scorpion}.] 1. Having a very thin edge or fine … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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sharp — [ʆɑːp ǁ ʆɑːrp] adjective a sharp increase, fall etc is very sudden and very big: • a sharp rise in interest rates • Unemployment generally brings a sharp fall in income. • The group reported a sharp decline in full year profits. sharply adverb … Financial and business terms
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sharp — sharp; sharp·en; sharp·en·er; sharp·er; sharp·ie; sharp·ish; sharp·ite; sharp·ly; sharp·ness; sharp·ster; un·sharp; … English syllables
Sharp — Sharp, adv. 1. To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply. M. Arnold. [1913 Webster] The head [of a spear] full sharp yground. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] You bite so sharp at reasons. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Precisely; exactly; as, we shall… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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