sharp
nouns
a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
adjectives
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
"a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
is derived from
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
"an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
is derived from
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
"a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
is derived from
harsh
"sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
is derived from
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
"a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
extremely steep
"an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
"a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
is similar to
extremely sharp or intense
"acute pain"; "felt acute annoyance"; "intense itching and burning"
is similar to
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
"a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain"
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
"a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
is similar to
(of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh
"the carnassial teeth of carnivores"
is similar to
having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination
"an edged knife"; "a two-edged sword"
is similar to
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
"a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor"
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
"C sharp"
domain category
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
very sudden and in great amount or degree
"a sharp drop in the stock market"
is similar to
happening without warning or in a short space of time
"a sudden storm"; "a sudden decision"; "a sudden cure"
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