sharp

Noun
  1. A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named (synset 106879649)
    is a type of: musical notation - (music) notation used by musicians
    subtypes: double sharp - a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones
  2. A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point (synset 104192000)
    is a type of: sewing needle - a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth
Adverb
  1. Changing suddenly in direction and degree (synset 400505194)
    "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"
    same as: acutely, sharply
Adjective
  1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined (synset 300783911)
    "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
    similar to: distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
    same as: crisp
  2. Ending in a sharp point (synset 301815474)
    similar to: pointed - having a point
    same as: acuate, acute, needlelike
  3. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (synset 301748764)
    "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"
    similar to: perceptive - having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
    same as: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing
  4. Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence (synset 300440649)
    "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"
    similar to: smart - showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
    same as: astute, shrewd
  5. Harsh (synset 301809862)
    "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
    similar to: unpleasant - offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
    same as: sharp-worded, tart
  6. Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones (synset 301217102)
    "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
    similar to: high, high-pitched - used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
    same as: shrill
  7. Extremely steep (synset 301148636)
    "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
    similar to: steep - having a sharp inclination
    same as: abrupt, precipitous
  8. Keenly and painfully felt;
    As if caused by a sharp edge or point (synset 300806609)
    "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
    similar to:
  9. Having or made by a thin edge or sharp point;
    Suitable for cutting or piercing (synset 300804397)
    "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
    also: pointed - having a point
    tells us about: keenness, sharpness - thinness of edge or fineness of point
    similar to:
  10. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone (synset 301582381)
    "C sharp"
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
  11. Very sudden and in great amount or degree (synset 301147715)
    "a sharp drop in the stock market"
    similar to: sudden - happening without warning or in a short space of time
  12. Quick and forceful (synset 300846349)
    "a sharp blow"
    similar to: forceful - characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)

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