Sharp Meaning and Definition

Word: Sharp

How to pronounce: ʃɑːp

Adjective

Definitions:

1. (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.

Example sentences: "Cut the cake with a very sharp knife"

2. Producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect.

Example sentences: "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back"

3. Distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined.

Example sentences: "The job was a sharp contrast from her past life"

4. (of an action or change) sudden and marked.

Example sentences: "There was a sharp increase in interest rates"

5. Having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response.

Example sentences: "Her sharp eyes missed nothing"

6. (of musical sound) above true or normal pitch.

Example sentences: "The entire musical burden is shifted to the massive chorus, while fierce sharp chords pronounce the onset of the bloody wounds."

Adverb

Definitions:

1. Precisely (used after an expression of time)

Example sentences: "The meeting starts at 7:30 sharp"

2. In a sudden or abrupt way.

Example sentences: "He was brought up sharp by Helen's voice"

3. Above the true or normal pitch of musical sound.

Noun

Definitions:

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

Example sentences: "Choices in successive levels expand to all notes, then sharps and flats."

2. A long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing.

3. A swindler or cheat.

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Raise the pitch of (a note) by a semitone.

2. Cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards.

Synonyms:

acute

cutting

tangy

harsh

drastic

dramatic

jarring

strong

heady

pointy

spiky

trenchant

pointed

peaked

sudden

steep

nippy

cool

abrupt

precipitous

hotshot

pungent

scathing

sardonic

biting

incisive

acerbic

stinging

acrimonious

keen

bitter

piercing

observant

nasty

bent

alert

acrid

acerb

brusque

sensitive

stylish

delicate

exactly

precisely

edgy

shrill

penetrating

poignant

perceptive

crisp

fine

fresh

raw

brilliant

slashing

precise

bright

accurate

astute

shrewd

mordant

caustic

snarky

razor

barbed

acutely

smart

brainy

quick

fast

witty

snappy

clever

intelligent

dodgy

savvy

honed

exact

clear

brisk

nimble

clipped

tart

corrosive

acidic

acid

connoisseur

cognoscente

right

Antonyms:

blunt

obtuse

unsharp

Derivations:

sharped

sharping

sharpish

sharper

sharpness

sharply

sharpen

sharpened

sharpening

sharpener

Sharpy

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Sharp in Other Languages...

Spanish: Agudo

German: Scharf

French: Pointu

Italian: Tagliente

Turkish: Keskin