Words with a similar base: sharp, sharp-worded, sharply

'sharp'
[sharp.n.01] as in: a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named


'sharp'
[sharp.n.02] as in: a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point


'sharp'
[crisp.s.01] as in: (of something seen or heard) clearly defined


Examples:
a sharp photographic image
the sharp crack of a twig
the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot


'sharp'
[acuate.s.01] as in: ending in a sharp point


'sharp'
[acute.s.02] as in: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions


Examples:
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


'sharp'
[astute.s.01] as in: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence


Examples:
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


'sharp'
[sharp.s.05] as in: harsh


Examples:
sharp criticism
a sharp-worded exchange
a tart remark


'sharp'
[shrill.s.01] as in: having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones


Examples:
a shrill whistle
a shrill gaiety


'sharp'
[abrupt.s.03] as in: extremely steep


Examples:
an abrupt canyon
the precipitous rapids of the upper river
the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
a sharp drop


'sharp'
[sharp.a.08] as in: keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point


Examples:
a sharp pain
sharp winds


'sharp'
[sharp.a.09] as in: having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing


Examples:
a sharp knife
a pencil with a sharp point


'sharp'
[sharp.a.10] as in: (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone


Examples:
C sharp


'sharp'
[sharp.s.08] as in: very sudden and in great amount or degree


Examples:
a sharp drop in the stock market


'sharp'
[sharp.s.09] as in: quick and forceful


Examples:
a sharp blow


'sharp'
[sharply.r.03] as in: changing suddenly in direction and degree


Examples:
the road twists sharply after the light
turn sharp left here
the visor was acutely peaked
her shoes had acutely pointed toes


					

sharp (English)
└── scearp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))


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