All sharp synonyms
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S s adj sharp
- factfinding β a person who searches impartially for the facts or actualities of a subject or situation, especially one appointed to conduct an official investigation, as in a labor-management conflict.
- abscessed β a localized collection of pus in the tissues of the body, often accompanied by swelling and inflammation and frequently caused by bacteria.
- brilliant β A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
- faddish β like a fad.
- gogo β Γ gogo.
- clangorous β a loud, resonant sound; clang.
- intelligent β having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- clear-headed β If you describe someone as clear-headed, you mean that they are sensible and think clearly, especially in difficult situations.
- declivitous β fairly steep
- stylish β characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
- mucronate β having an abruptly projecting point, as a feather or leaf.
- couth β If you say that someone has couth, you mean that they have good manners and sophistication.
- inconsiderate β without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
- long-haired β Sometimes Disparaging. an intellectual.
- manipulative β influencing or attempting to influence the behavior or emotions of others for oneβs own purposes: a manipulative boss.
- calumniatory β of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
- crazy like a fox β (Idiomatic) Behaving in a foolish, frivolous, or uncomprehending manner as a ruse for concealing clever deeds or deeper intentions.
- in the know β to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
- know the score β understand the situation
- proficient β well-advanced or competent in any art, science, or subject; skilled: a proficient swimmer.
- glitzy β pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.
- been around β in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- in fashion β a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing, etc.: the latest fashion in dresses.
- acerate β needle-shaped
- absonant β inharmonious
- dry β free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- acerb β bitter or sour
- caustic β Caustic chemical substances are very powerful and can dissolve other substances.
- advertent β paying attention; heedful
- anti-social β Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- influenceable β the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
- bright-eyed and bushy-tailed β keen, confident, and alert
- acerbic β sour in taste
- critical β If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- high-end β being the most expensive and technically sophisticated: high-end stereo equipment.
- ball of fire β a very lively person
- painful β affected with, causing, or characterized by pain: a painful wound; a painful night; a painful memory.
adjective sharp
- wounding β an injury, usually involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane, due to external violence or some mechanical agency rather than disease.
- observant β quick to notice or perceive; alert.
- edged β having an edge or edges (often used in combination): dull-edged; a two-edged sword.
- wily β full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles; crafty; cunning.
- zappy β energetic, lively, or fast-moving; zippy.
- exceptive β Exceptional, having an exception.
- olid β (rare) evil-smelling; fetid.
- cavillous β Characterized by caviling, or disposed to cavil; quibbling.
- witted β having wit or wits (usually used in combination): quick-witted; slow-witted; dull-witted.
- nifty β attractively stylish or smart: a nifty new dress for Easter.
adverb sharp
- exactly β Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- explicitly β In an explicit manner.
adv sharp
- fleetly β swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.