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Definition sharp in British English

sharp adjective

adjective
/ʃɑː(r)p/
1

a sharp object has an edge that can cut or an end that is pointed

Example

Cut the melon in half using a sharp knife.

Example

The cage should have no sharp edges that might cause injury.

Example

These scissors aren't very sharp.

Example

sharp teeth/claws

Example

a sharp pencil

Synonyms and related words
barbed double-edged dull
2

a sharp change is sudden and very big

Example

Shops are reporting a sharp rise in sales of organic produce.

Example

This month's figures show a sharp drop in unemployment.

Example

As we approached a sharp bend in the road, the bus slowed down.

Synonyms and related words
arterial fast impassable
2.2

a sharp pain is sudden and severe

Example

I felt a sharp pain in my foot.

Synonyms and related words
achy acute agonising
2.3

a sharp feeling is sudden and strong

Example

Lindsey felt a sharp pang of guilt.

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acutely affective basic
2.4

a sharp breath is taken suddenly, often because you are surprised

Example

There was a sharp intake of breath when the prizewinners were announced.

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breathless bronchial chesty
2.5

a sharp sound is sudden and loud

Example

a sharp crack of gunfire

Example

a sharp cry of fear

Synonyms and related words
loud noisy shrill
3

intelligent and quick to notice something or react to something

Example

Some of these kids are pretty sharp when it comes to maths.

Example

He has a sharp wit and a wicked sense of humour.

Example

The Agency keeps a sharp eye on sales of arms abroad.

Synonyms and related words
genius intelligent wise
4

clear and seen in a lot of detail

Example

The new high-definition TV offers razor-sharp pictures and digital sound.

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obvious apparent show up
5

a sharp comment, voice, or expression shows that someone is unfriendly or annoyed

Example

My father shot her a sharp look but said nothing.

Example

Sharp words were exchanged.

Example

The deal has come under sharp criticism from the opposition parties.

Synonyms and related words
angry annoyed upset unfriendly cold hostile
Example

The warm weather was in sharp contrast to last year's cold temperatures.

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conflicting different various
7

a food that is sharp has a strong and bitter flavour

Example

sharp cheddar cheese

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acid acidic astringent
Example

a sharp dresser

Example

a sharp suit

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modern contemporary advanced
9

a sharp wind or frost is very cold

Synonyms and related words
frost black ice icicle the Beaufort scale biting cutting
Example

a sharp operator

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clever dubious corrupt
11

used for showing that a musical note should be played or sung a semitone higher than usual

Example

Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor

Synonyms and related words
adagio allegro andante
11.1

slightly higher than the musical note that should be played or sung

Synonyms and related words
acoustic atonal bass
Definition sharp in British English