Sharp
adjectiveAdjective
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
“a sharp photographic image”
“the sharp crack of a twig”
Similar:Crispharsh
“sharp criticism”
“a sharp-worded exchange”
extremely steep
“a sharp drop”
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
“as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang”
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
“a sharp knife”
“a pencil with a sharp point”
See also:Pointedkeenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
“a sharp pain”
“sharp winds”
quick and forceful
“a sharp blow”
very sudden and in great amount or degree
“a sharp drop in the stock market”
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
Similar:Shrillending in a sharp point
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
“C sharp”
Noun
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
Adverb
changing suddenly in direction and degree
“the road twists sharply after the light”
“turn sharp left here”
Similar:AcutelySharply
Dictionary Validity
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- Scrabble US
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- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
- Words With Friends
- Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary
- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA
Similar Words
- Crisp
- Astute
- Shrewd
- Acutely
- Sharply
- Abrupt
- Precipitous
- Shrill
- Acute
- Discriminating
- Incisive
- Keen
- Knifelike
- Penetrating
- Penetrative