sharp meaning and definition

SHARP noun

Definition of sharp (noun)

1. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
2. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

SHARP adjective

Definition of sharp (adjective)

1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
   • "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
   • synonyms: crisp
2. ending in a sharp point
   • synonyms: acuate, acute, needlelike
3. 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"
   • synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing
4. 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"
   • synonyms: astute, shrewd
5. harsh
   • "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"
   • synonyms: sharp-worded, tart
6. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
   • "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
   • synonyms: shrill
7. extremely steep
   • "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop"
   • synonyms: abrupt, precipitous
8. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
   • "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds"
   • antonym: dull
9. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
   • "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point"
   • antonym: dull
10. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
    • "C sharp"
    • antonym: flat
11. very sudden and in great amount or degree
    • "a sharp drop in the stock market"
12. quick and forceful
    • "a sharp blow"

SHARP adverb

Definition of sharp (adverb)

1. changing suddenly in direction and degree
   • "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"
   • synonyms: acutely, sharply