sharp

Definitions

1. 1superlative

   Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.

2. 2superlative

   Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.

3. 3superlative

   Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.

4. 4superlative

   High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone.

5. 5superlative

   Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C.

6. 6superlative

   So high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. Opposed in all these senses to flat.

7. 7superlative

   Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air.

8. 8superlative

   Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke.

9. 9superlative

   Of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment.

10. 10superlative

    Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.

11. 11superlative

    Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.

12. 12superlative

    Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer.

13. 13superlative

    Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.

14. 14superlative

    Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.

15. 15superlative

    Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.

16. 16adverb

    To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.

17. 17adverb

    Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp.

18. 18noun

    A sharp tool or weapon.

19. 19noun

    The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch.

20. 20noun

    A sharp tone or note.

21. 21noun

    A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.

22. 22noun

    A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps.

23. 23noun

    Same as Middlings, 1.

24. 24noun

    An expert.

25. 25transitive verb

    To sharpen.

26. 26transitive verb

    To raise above the proper pitch; to elevate the tone of; especially, to raise a half step, or semitone, above the natural tone.

27. 27intransitive verb

    To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.

28. 28intransitive verb

    To sing above the proper pitch.

29. 29noun

    a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

30. 30noun

    a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

31. 31adjective

    marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

    "a smart businessman"

    "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"

    Synonyms

    astuteshrewd
32. 32adjective

    (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

    "a sharp photographic image"

    "the sharp crack of a twig"

    Synonyms

    crisp
33. 33adjective

    having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

    "a sharp knife"

    "a pencil with a sharp point"

34. 34adjective

    keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

    "a sharp pain"

    "sharp winds"

35. 35adjective

    quick and forceful

    "a sharp blow"

36. 36adjective

    very sudden and in great amount or degree

    "a sharp drop in the stock market"

37. 37adjective

    extremely steep

    "an abrupt canyon"

    "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"

    Synonyms

    abruptprecipitous
38. 38adjective

    having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

    "a shrill whistle"

    "a shrill gaiety"

    Synonyms

    shrill
39. 39adjective

    (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

    "C sharp"

40. 40adjective

    having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    "an acute observer of politics and politicians"

    "incisive comments"

    Synonyms

    acutediscriminatingincisivekeenknifelikepenetratingpenetrativepiercing
41. 41adjective

    harsh

    "sharp criticism"

    "a sharp-worded exchange"

    Synonyms

    tart
42. 42adjective

    ending in a sharp point

    Synonyms

    acuateacuteneedlelike
43. 43adverb

    changing suddenly in direction and degree

    "the road twists sharply after the light"

    "turn sharp left here"

    Synonyms

    acutelysharply