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Sharp

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Definitions for Sharp

noun
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
noun
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
adjective
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
Synonyms
crisp
Examples
  1. a sharp photographic image
  2. the sharp crack of a twig
  3. the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
adjective
ending in a sharp point
Synonyms
acuate acute needlelike
adjective
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonyms
acute discriminating incisive keen knifelike penetrating penetrative piercing
Examples
  1. an acute observer of politics and politicians
  2. incisive comments
  3. icy knifelike reasoning
  4. as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
  5. penetrating insight
  6. frequent penetrative observations
adjective
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
Synonyms
astute shrewd
Examples
  1. a smart businessman
  2. an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
  3. he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
adjective
harsh
Synonyms
sharp-worded tart
Examples
  1. sharp criticism
  2. a sharp-worded exchange
  3. a tart remark
adjective
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
Synonyms
shrill
Examples
  1. a shrill whistle
  2. a shrill gaiety
adjective
extremely steep
Synonyms
abrupt precipitous
Examples
  1. an abrupt canyon
  2. the precipitous rapids of the upper river
  3. the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
  4. a sharp drop
adjective
keenly and painfully felt
Examples
  1. as if caused by a sharp edge or point
  2. a sharp pain
  3. sharp winds
adjective
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point
Examples
  1. suitable for cutting or piercing
  2. a sharp knife
  3. a pencil with a sharp point
adjective
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
Examples
  1. C sharp
adjective
very sudden and in great amount or degree
Examples
  1. a sharp drop in the stock market
adjective
quick and forceful
Examples
  1. a sharp blow
adverb
changing suddenly in direction and degree
Synonyms
sharply acutely
Examples
  1. the road twists sharply after the light
  2. turn sharp left here
  3. the visor was acutely peaked
  4. her shoes had acutely pointed toes

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