ALL meanings of sharpness
sharp
S s - adjective sharpness having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
- adjective sharpness terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. 1
- adjective sharpness involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. 1
- adjective sharpness abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop. 1
- adjective sharpness consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face. 1
- adjective sharpness clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image. 1
- adjective sharpness distinct or marked, as a contrast: sharp differences of opinion. 1
- adjective sharpness pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese. 1
- adjective sharpness piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry. 1
- adjective sharpness keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind. 1
- adjective sharpness felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain. 1
- adjective sharpness merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words. 1
- adjective sharpness fierce or violent: a sharp struggle. 1
- adjective sharpness keen or eager: sharp desire. 1
- adjective sharpness quick, brisk, or spirited. 1
- adjective sharpness alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy. 1
- adjective sharpness mentally acute: a sharp lad. 1
- adjective sharpness extremely sensitive or responsive; keen: sharp vision; sharp hearing. 1
- adjective sharpness shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer. 1
- adjective sharpness shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice. 1
- adjective sharpness 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 sharpness Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket. 1
- adjective sharpness Radio, Electronics. of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband. 1
- adjective sharpness Phonetics. fortis; voiceless. 1
- adjective sharpness composed of hard, angular grains, as sand. 1
- verb with object sharpness Music. to raise in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step. 1
- verb without object sharpness to sound above the true pitch. 1
- adverb sharpness keenly or acutely. 1
- adverb sharpness abruptly or suddenly: to pull a horse up sharp. 1
- adverb sharpness punctually: Meet me at one o'clock sharp. 1
- adverb sharpness vigilantly: Look sharp! 1
- adverb sharpness briskly; quickly. 1
- adverb sharpness Music. above the true pitch: You're singing a little sharp. 1
- noun sharpness something sharp. 1
- noun sharpness Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing. 1
- noun sharpness a sharper. 1
- noun sharpness Informal. an expert. 1
- noun sharpness Music. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this. 1
- noun sharpness blade or point 1
- noun sharpness wit 1
- noun sharpness sound: shrill 1
- noun sharpness harshness 1