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Meaning & Definition of Sharp in English

English

Sharp

Having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.


Pronunciation:

/ʃɑːrp/

Part of Speech:

adjective

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.

    Example Sentence: Be careful with that sharp knife.

  • Definition: Intellectually perceptive; quick-witted.

    Example Sentence: She is a sharp student who always understands the material.

  • Definition: Distinct and clearly defined.

    Example Sentence: The sharp contrast between the dark sky and the bright stars was beautiful.

  • Definition: Sudden and intense.

    Example Sentence: He felt a sharp pain in his back.

  • Definition: Fashionably elegant or stylish.

    Example Sentence: He looked sharp in his new suit.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'scearp'; related to Old High German 'scarph' and Gothic 'skarfs'.

Synonyms

keenacutepointedintelligentfashionable

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • sharp as a tack: Very intelligent or perceptive.
  • sharp tongue: Tendency to speak in a harsh or critical way.
  • sharp end: The point or dangerous part of an object.
  • sharp focus: Clear and distinct; not blurred.

Translations

  • Spanish: agudo
  • French: pointu
  • German: scharf
  • Russian: острый

Related Words

  • sharpen: To make something sharp.
  • sharpness: The quality of being sharp.
  • sharper: Comparative form of sharp.

Slang Meanings of sharp

  • Meaning: To dress elegantly or stylishly.

    Example Sentence: He really knows how to keep it sharp with those outfits.

  • Meaning: Quick-witted or smart.

    Example Sentence: That guy is sharp; he always has a witty comeback.