ALL meanings of sharp
sharp
S s - adjective sharp having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
- adjective sharp terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. 1
- adjective sharp involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. 1
- adjective sharp abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop. 1
- adjective sharp consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face. 1
- adjective sharp clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image. 1
- adjective sharp distinct or marked, as a contrast: sharp differences of opinion. 1
- adjective sharp pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese. 1
- adjective sharp piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry. 1
- adjective sharp keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind. 1
- adjective sharp felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain. 1
- adjective sharp merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words. 1
- adjective sharp fierce or violent: a sharp struggle. 1
- adjective sharp keen or eager: sharp desire. 1
- adjective sharp quick, brisk, or spirited. 1
- adjective sharp alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy. 1
- adjective sharp mentally acute: a sharp lad. 1
- adjective sharp extremely sensitive or responsive; keen: sharp vision; sharp hearing. 1
- adjective sharp shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer. 1
- adjective sharp shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice. 1
- adjective sharp Music. (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat1 (def 26b.)). 1
- adjective sharp Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket. 1
- adjective sharp Radio, Electronics. of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband. 1
- adjective sharp Phonetics. fortis; voiceless. 1
- adjective sharp composed of hard, angular grains, as sand. 1
- verb with object sharp Music. to raise in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step. 1
- verb without object sharp to sound above the true pitch. 1
- adverb sharp keenly or acutely. 1
- adverb sharp abruptly or suddenly: to pull a horse up sharp. 1
- adverb sharp punctually: Meet me at one o'clock sharp. 1
- adverb sharp vigilantly: Look sharp! 1
- adverb sharp briskly; quickly. 1
- adverb sharp Music. above the true pitch: You're singing a little sharp. 1
- noun sharp William ("Fiona Macleod") 1855?–1905, Scottish poet and critic. 1
- adjective sharp able to cut or pierce 1
- adjective sharp not blurry 1
- adjective sharp sb: witty 1
- adjective sharp intelligent 1
- adjective sharp comment: hurtful 1
- adjective sharp feeling, pain: intense 1
- adjective sharp quick to see 1
- adjective sharp brisk, cold 1
- adjective sharp abrupt 1
- adjective sharp strongly flavoured 1
- adjective sharp clean-cut, well-dressed 1
- adjective sharp dishonest, sly 1
- adjective sharp temper: severe 1
- adjective sharp high-pitched and loud 1
- adjective sharp music: F sharp, etc. 1
- adjective sharp with too high a pitch 1