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Definitions for Sharpness

[1] having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
[2] terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners.
[3] involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn.
[4] abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop.
[5] consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face.
[6] clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image.
[7] distinct or marked, as a contrast: sharp differences of opinion.
[8] pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese.
[9] piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry.
[10] keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind.
[11] felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain.
[12] merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words.
[13] fierce or violent: a sharp struggle.
[14] keen or eager: sharp desire.
[15] quick, brisk, or spirited.
[16] alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy.
[17] mentally acute: a sharp lad.
[18] extremely sensitive or responsive; keen: sharp vision; sharp hearing.
[19] shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer.
[20] shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice.
[21] Music . (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat1def 26b ).
[22] Informal . very stylish: a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket.
[23] Radio , Electronics . of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband.
[24] Phonetics . fortis; voiceless.
[25] composed of hard, angular grains, as sand.
[26] Music . to raise in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step.
[27] to sound above the true pitch.
[28] keenly or acutely.
[29] abruptly or suddenly: to pull a horse up sharp.
[30] punctually: Meet me at one o'clock sharp.
[31] vigilantly: Look sharp!
[32] briskly; quickly.
[33] Music . above the true pitch: You're singing a little sharp.
[34] something sharp.
[35] Usually sharps . a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing.
[36] a sharper.
[37] Informal . an expert.
[38] Music . a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.
[39] Cecil (James ). 1859–1924, British musician, best known for collecting, editing, and publishing English folk songs
[40] having a keen edge suitable for cutting
[41] having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt
[42] involving a sudden change, esp in direction a sharp bend
[43] moving, acting, or reacting quickly, efficiently, etc sharp reflexes
[44] clearly defined
[45] mentally acute; clever; astute
[46] sly or artful; clever in an underhand way sharp practice
[47] bitter or harsh sharp words
[48] shrill or penetrating a sharp cry
[49] having an acrid taste
[50] keen; biting a sharp wind ; sharp pain
[51] music (immediately postpositive) denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone B sharp (of an instrument, voice, etc) out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch Compare flat 1 (def. 23)
[52] phonetics a less common word for fortis
[53] informal stylish too smart
[54] at the sharp end involved in the area of any activity where there is most difficulty, competition, danger, etc
[55] in a sharp manner
[56] exactly six o'clock sharp
[57] music higher than a standard pitch out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch she sings sharp Compare flat 1 (def. 29)
[58] music an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone Usual symbol: ♯ a note affected by this accidental Compare flat 1 (def. 35)
[59] a thin needle with a sharp point
[60] informal a sharper
[61] (usually plural) any medical instrument with sharp point or edge, esp a hypodermic needle
[62] (tr) music , US and Canadian to raise the pitch of (a note), esp by one chromatic semitone Usual equivalent in Britain and certain other countries): sharpen
[63] Southern African slang an exclamation of full agreement or approval

Words related to Sharpness

sharpkeenness, polish, bite, sting, incisiveness, honing

Words nearby Sharpness

sharpsharleen, sharm al-sheikh, sharon, sharon fruit, sharonville, sharp, sharp as a tack, sharp practice, sharp-cut, sharp-eared, sharp-edged

Origin of Sharpness

before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun), keen (adj.); (adv.) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adj.; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the adj.; (v.) derivative of the adj.

Other words from Sharpness

sharp·ly , adverb
sharp·ness , noun
o·ver·sharp , adjective
su·per·sharp , adjective
ul·tra·sharp , adjective
un·sharp , adjective
un·sharp·ly , adverb
un·sharp·ness , noun
un·sharped , adjective
un·sharp·ing , adjective

Word origin for Sharpness

Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs

Synonyms for Sharpness

bite, incisiveness, keenness, polish, sting, honing, sharpening