sharp

Meanings

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
  • "a sharp photographic image"
  • "the sharp crack of a twig"
• ending in a sharp point
• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
  • "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"
• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
• harsh
  • "sharp criticism"
  • "a sharp-worded exchange"
• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
• extremely steep
  • "a sharp drop"
• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
  • "a sharp pain"
  • "sharp winds"
• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
  • "a sharp knife"
  • "a pencil with a sharp point"
• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
  • "C sharp"
• very sudden and in great amount or degree
  • "a sharp drop in the stock market"
• quick and forceful
  • "a sharp blow"
• changing suddenly in direction and degree
  • "the road twists sharply after the light"
  • "turn sharp left here"

Synonyms

abrupt, acuate, acute, acutely, astute, crisp, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, needlelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, precipitous, sharp-worded, sharply, shrewd, shrill, tart