1(of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something:cut the cake with a very sharp knife keep tools sharp tapering to a point or edge:a sharp pencil her face was thin and her nose sharp (of sand or gravel) composed of angular grains.
2producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect:I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back (of a food, taste, or smell) acidic and intense:fresh goats' milk cheese has a slightly sharper flavour than fromage frais (of a sound) sudden and penetrating:there was a sharp crack of thunder (of words or a speaker) critical or hurtful:she feared his sharp tongue he could be very sharp with her (of an emotion or experience) felt acutely or intensely; painful:her sharp disappointment was tinged with embarrassment
3distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined:the job was a sharp contrast from her past life the scene was as sharp and clear in his mind as a film
4(of an action or change) sudden and marked:there was a sharp increase in interest rates he heard her sharp intake of breath (of a bend, angle, or turn) making a sudden change of direction:the bus creaked round a sharp hairpin bend
5having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response:her sharp eyes missed nothing his old mind was not so sharp as it once was quick to take advantage, especially in an unscrupulous or dishonest way:Paul’s a sharp operator
6(of musical sound) above true or normal pitch. [postpositive] (of a note) a semitone higher than a specified note:F sharp (of a key) having a sharp or sharps in the signature.
7 informal (of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish:they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit
1precisely (used after an expression of time):the meeting starts at 7.30 sharp
2in a sudden or abrupt way:turn sharp right at the corner he was brought up sharp by Helen’s voice
3above the true or normal pitch of musical sound:he heard him playing a little sharp on the high notes
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1a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch. the sign (♯) indicating a sharp.
2a long, sharply pointed needle used for general sewing. (usually
sharps)
a thing with a sharp edge, such as a blade or a fragment of glass:the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste
3 informal a swindler or cheat. See also card sharp.
1 (usually as adjective
sharped)
Music,
US raise the pitch of (a note).
2 archaic cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards: the fellow is drunk, let’s sharp him