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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sharp /ʃɑrp/USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, adv., n. adj. - having a thin cutting edge or a fine point for cutting or piercing:a sharp knife.
- ending in an edge or point:sharp corners.
- involving a sudden change in direction:a sharp curve in the road.
- clearly defined;
distinct:a sharp contrast between black and white. - biting in taste:a sharp cheese.
- piercing in sound:a sharp cry.
- keenly cold, such as weather:a sharp, biting wind.
- felt strongly;
intense:a sharp pain in his arm. - harsh;
quick and angry:some sharp words about your behavior. - alert or vigilant:Keep a sharp watch.
- mentally quick;
keen:a sharp lad. - shrewd or clever:a sharp bargainer.
- shrewd to the point of dishonesty:sharp practice.
- [Music.]
- (of a tone) raised a half step in pitch:F sharp.
- above an intended pitch, as a note;
too high (opposed to flat ).
- [Informal.]very stylish:a sharp dresser.
adv. - keenly, carefully, or alertly:to look sharp.
- abruptly or suddenly:turned sharp and ran.
- punctually;
exactly at (a certain time):one o'clock sharp. - [Music.]above the true pitch:to sing sharp.
n. [countable] - sharper.
- [Music.]
- a tone one half step above a given tone.
- (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.
sharp•ly, adv.: spoke sharply to the dog. sharp•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sharp (shärp),USA pronunciation adj., -er, -est, v., adv., n. adj. - having a thin cutting edge or a fine point;
well-adapted for cutting or piercing:a sharp knife. - terminating in an edge or point;
not blunt or rounded:The table had sharp corners. - involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course:a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn.
- abrupt, as an ascent:a sharp drop.
- consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features:He had a sharp face.
- clearly defined;
distinct:a sharp photographic image. - distinct or marked, as a contrast:sharp differences of opinion.
- pungent or biting in taste:a sharp cheese.
- piercing or shrill in sound:a sharp cry.
- keenly cold, as weather:a sharp, biting wind.
- felt acutely;
intense;
distressing:sharp pain. - merciless, caustic, or harsh:sharp words.
- fierce or violent:a sharp struggle.
- keen or eager:sharp desire.
- quick, brisk, or spirited.
- alert or vigilant:They kept a sharp watch for the enemy.
- mentally acute:a sharp lad.
- extremely sensitive or responsive;
keen:sharp vision; sharp hearing. - shrewd or astute:a sharp bargainer.
- shrewd to the point of dishonesty:sharp practice.
- [Music.]
- (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch:F sharp.
- above an intended pitch, as a note;
too high (opposed to flat).
- [Informal.]very stylish:a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket.
- [Radio, Electronics.]of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Cf. broadband.
- [Phonet.]fortis;
voiceless. - composed of hard, angular grains, as sand.
v.t. - [Music.]to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step.
v.i. - to sound above the true pitch.
adv. - keenly or acutely.
- abruptly or suddenly:to pull a horse up sharp.
- punctually:Meet me at one o'clock sharp.
- vigilantly.
- briskly;
quickly. - [Music.]above the true pitch:You're singing a little sharp.
n. - something sharp.
- ClothingUsually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing.
- a sharper.
- [Informal.]an expert.
- [Music.]
- a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone.
- (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.
- bef. 900; (adjective, adjectival) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun, nominal), keen (adjective, adjectival); (adverb, adverbial) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adjective, adjectival; (noun, nominal) Middle English, derivative of the adjective, adjectival; (verb, verbal) derivative of the adjective, adjectival
sharp′ness, n.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Sharp, keen refer to the edge or point of an instrument, tool, and the like. Sharp applies, in general, to a cutting edge or a point capable of piercing:a sharp knife; a sharp point.Keen is usually applied to sharp edges:a keen sword blade.
- 6.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clear.
- 8.See corresponding entry in Unabridged acrid, bitter, piquant, sour.
- 10.See corresponding entry in Unabridged piercing, nipping, biting.
- 11.See corresponding entry in Unabridged severe, excruciating.
- 12.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unmerciful, cutting, acid, acrimonious, pointed, biting.
- 16.See corresponding entry in Unabridged attentive.
- 17.See corresponding entry in Unabridged clever, discriminating, discerning, perspicacious. As applied to mental qualities, sharp, keen, intelligent, quick have varying implications. Sharp suggests an acute, sensitive, alert, penetrating quality:a sharp mind.Keen implies observant, incisive, and vigorous:a keen intellect.Intelligent means not only acute, alert, and active, but also able to reason and understand:an intelligent reader.Quick suggests lively and rapid comprehension, prompt response to instruction, and the like:quick at figures.
- 20.See corresponding entry in Unabridged shady, deceitful.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged dull.
Sharp (shärp),USA pronunciation n. - Biographical William ("Fiona Macleod''), 1855–?1905, Scottish poet and critic.
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