Meaning & Definition of Sharp in English

1. A musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

2. A long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

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"

2. Ending in a sharp point

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"

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"

5. Harsh

• "Sharp criticism"

• "A sharp-worded exchange"

• "A tart remark"

6. Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• "A shrill whistle"

• "A shrill gaiety"

7. Extremely steep

• "An abrupt canyon"

• "The precipitous rapids of the upper river"

• "The precipitous hills of chinese paintings"

• "A sharp drop"

8. Keenly and painfully felt

• As if caused by a sharp edge or point

• "A sharp pain"

• "Sharp winds"

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"

10. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

• "C sharp"

11. Very sudden and in great amount or degree

• "A sharp drop in the stock market"

12. Quick and forceful

• "A sharp blow"

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"