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List of meaning for sharp

having a pointed edge that cuts something easily

sharp(noun)

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

sharp(adj)

a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

crisp, sharp(adj)

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

"a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"

acuate, acute, sharp, needlelike(adj)

ending in a sharp point

acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp(adj)

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

"an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"

astute, sharp, shrewd(adj)

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

"a smart businessman"; "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"

sharp, sharp-worded, tart(adj)

harsh

"sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"

shrill, sharp(adj)

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

"a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"

abrupt, precipitous, sharp(adj)

extremely steep

"an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"

sharp(adj)

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

"a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"

sharp(adj)

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

"a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"

sharp(adj)

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

"C sharp"

sharp(adj)

very sudden and in great amount or degree

"a sharp drop in the stock market"

sharp(adverb)

quick and forceful

"a sharp blow"

sharply, sharp, acutely(adverb)

changing suddenly in direction and degree

"the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"

as stated or indicated without the slightest difference

be there at four o'clock sharp

having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something

be careful, as that knife is sharp enough to slice off a finger

having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor

that cheese is so sharp that its rank aroma can practically clear a room

tapering to a thin tip

tipped with a sharp arrowhead

being in the latest or current fashion

wore a sharp suit to his first big job interview

being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance

a television personality who's known as a sharp dresser

causing intense discomfort to one's skin

I got chapped lips from sailing all day in that sharp wind

given to or marked by cheating and deception

sharp business practices that are being investigated by the state's consumer protection agency

having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment

a sharp customer who wasn't about to be taken in by that smooth-tongued salesman

having or showing quickness of mind

any sharp student would have noticed the error immediately

marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings

an unnecessarily sharp retort to a perfectly civil question

able to sense slight impressions or differences

you have sharp eyes

uncomfortably cool

a spell of unusually sharp weather for this time of year

a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field

the computer sharp that the rest of the staff turns to whenever their PCs act up

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