Sharp(superl.)
- Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
Sharp(superl.)
- Terminating in a point or edge; not obtuse or rounded; somewhat pointed or edged; peaked or ridged; as, a sharp hill; sharp features.
Sharp(superl.)
- Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash.
Sharp(superl.)
- High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone.
Sharp(superl.)
- Raised a semitone in pitch; as, C sharp (C/), which is a half step, or semitone, higher than C.
Sharp(superl.)
- So high as to be out of tune, or above true pitch; as, the tone is sharp; that instrument is sharp. Opposed in all these senses to flat.
Sharp(superl.)
- Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air.
Sharp(superl.)
- Cutting in language or import; biting; sarcastic; cruel; harsh; rigorous; severe; as, a sharp rebuke.
Sharp(superl.)
- Of keen perception; quick to discern or distinguish; having nice discrimination; acute; penetrating; sagacious; clever; as, a sharp eye; sharp sight, hearing, or judgment.
Sharp(superl.)
- Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite.