sharp (Meaning)
sharp (n)
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
sharp (s)
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
ending in a sharp point
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
harsh
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
extremely steep
very sudden and in great amount or degree
quick and forceful
sharp (a)
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
sharp (r)
changing suddenly in direction and degree
sharp (superl.)
Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.
High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone.
Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C.
So high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. Opposed in all these senses to flat.
Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air.
Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke.
Of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment.
Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.
Fierce; ardent; fiery; violent; impetuous.
Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer.
Composed of hard, angular grains; gritty; as, sharp sand.
Steep; precipitous; abrupt; as, a sharp ascent or descent; a sharp turn or curve.
Uttered in a whisper, or with the breath alone, without voice, as certain consonants, such as p, k, t, f; surd; nonvocal; aspirated.
sharp (adv.)
To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply.
Precisely; exactly; as, we shall start at ten o'clock sharp.
sharp (n.)
A sharp tool or weapon.
The character [/] used to indicate that the note before which it is placed is to be raised a half step, or semitone, in pitch.
A sharp tone or note.
A portion of a stream where the water runs very rapidly.
A sewing needle having a very slender point; a needle of the most pointed of the three grades, blunts, betweens, and sharps.
Same as Middlings, 1.
An expert.
sharp (v. t.)
To sharpen.
To raise above the proper pitch; to elevate the tone of; especially, to raise a half step, or semitone, above the natural tone.
sharp (v. i.)
To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper.
To sing above the proper pitch.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sharp
sharp Sentence Examples
- The knife's edge was so sharp, it sliced through the paper like butter.
- The pain was sharp and piercing, like a needle being driven into my skin.
- The mountain peak loomed sharp against the horizon, its summit reaching toward the heavens.
- The contrast between the black and white was sharp, creating a striking image.
- The lawyer's mind was sharp, dissecting the case with precision and clarity.
- The tailor's scissors were sharp, cutting cleanly through delicate fabrics.
- The sword's blade was sharp and gleaming, reflecting the moonlight.
- The engineer's pencil was sharp, allowing him to sketch precise lines on the blueprint.
- The wind cut through the air with a sharp whistle, almost like a cry.
- The sharp tang of citrus filled the room, invigorating the senses.
FAQs About the word sharp
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 defin
cutting,sharpened, ground, keen,jagged, honed, trenchant, edged, edgy, daggerlike
blunt, smooth, smooth, soft, blunt, rounded, soft, dull, rounded, dull
The knife's edge was so sharp, it sliced through the paper like butter.
The pain was sharp and piercing, like a needle being driven into my skin.
The mountain peak loomed sharp against the horizon, its summit reaching toward the heavens.
The contrast between the black and white was sharp, creating a striking image.
