Sharp

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Mục lục 1 Adjective 1.1 having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing 1.2 terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded 1.3 involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course 1.4 abrupt, as an ascent 1.5 consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features 1.6 clearly defined; distinct 1.7 distinct or marked, as a contrast 1.8 pungent or biting in taste 1.9 piercing or shrill in sound 1.10 keenly cold, as weather 1.11 felt acutely; intense; distressing 1.12 merciless, caustic, or harsh 1.13 fierce or violent 1.14 keen or eager 1.15 quick, brisk, or spirited. 1.16 alert or vigilant 1.17 mentally acute 1.18 extremely sensitive or responsive; keen 1.19 shrewd or astute 1.20 shrewd to the point of dishonesty 1.21 Music . 1.22 Informal . very stylish 1.23 Radio, Electronics . of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband . 1.24 Phonetics . fortis; voiceless. 1.25 composed of hard, angular grains, as sand. 2 Verb (used with object) 2.1 Music . to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step. 3 Verb (used without object) 3.1 to sound above the true pitch. 4 Adverb 4.1 keenly or acutely. 4.2 abruptly or suddenly 4.3 punctually 4.4 vigilantly. 4.5 briskly; quickly. 4.6 Music . above the true pitch 5 Noun 5.1 something sharp. 5.2 Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing. 5.3 a sharper. 5.4 Informal . an expert. 5.5 Music . 6 Antonyms 6.1 adjective 6.2 adverb 7 Synonyms 7.1 adjective 7.2 adverb

Adjective

having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing

a sharp knife.

terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded

The table had sharp corners.

involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course

a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn.

abrupt, as an ascent

a sharp drop.

consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features

He had a sharp face.

clearly defined; distinct

a sharp photographic image.

distinct or marked, as a contrast

sharp differences of opinion.

pungent or biting in taste

a sharp cheese.

piercing or shrill in sound

a sharp cry.

keenly cold, as weather

a sharp, biting wind.

felt acutely; intense; distressing

sharp pain.

merciless, caustic, or harsh

sharp words.

fierce or violent

a sharp struggle.

keen or eager

sharp desire.

quick, brisk, or spirited.

alert or vigilant

They kept a sharp watch for the enemy.

mentally acute

a sharp lad.

extremely sensitive or responsive; keen

sharp vision; sharp hearing.

shrewd or astute

a sharp bargainer.

shrewd to the point of dishonesty

sharp practice.

Music .

(of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch

F sharp.

above an intended pitch, as a note; too high ( opposed to flat ).

Informal . very stylish

a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket.

Radio, Electronics . of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband .

Phonetics . fortis; voiceless.

composed of hard, angular grains, as sand.

Verb (used with object)

Music . to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step.

Verb (used without object)

to sound above the true pitch.

Adverb

keenly or acutely.

abruptly or suddenly

to pull a horse up sharp.

punctually

Meet me at one o'clock sharp.

vigilantly.

briskly; quickly.

Music . above the true pitch

You're singing a little sharp.

Noun

something sharp.

Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing.

a sharper.

Informal . an expert.

Music .

a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone.

(in musical notation) the symbol ? indicating this.

Antonyms

adjective

blunt , dull , lazy , slow , ignorant , stupid , unintelligent , aboveboard , forthright , frank , honest , calm , mild , moderate , indefinite , indistinct , undefined , boring , old-fashioned , unstylish , benevolent , kind , nice , bland , flat , low , tasteless

adverb

late

Synonyms

adjective

aciculate , acuate , acuminate , acuminous , acute , apical , barbed , briery , cuspate , cuspidate , edged , fine , ground fine , honed , horned , jagged , keen , keen-edged , knife-edged , needlelike , needle-pointed , peaked , pointed , pointy , prickly , pronged , razor-sharp , salient , serrated , sharp-edged , sharpened , spiked , spiky , spiny , splintery , stinging , tapered , tapering , thorny , tined , tipped , unblunted , whetted , abrupt , distinct , extreme , intense , marked , adroit , alert , apt , astute , brainy , bright , brilliant , canny , clever , critical , cute , discerning , discriminating , fast , foxy * , having smarts , ingenious , intelligent , knowing , nimble , nobody’s fool , not born yesterday * , observant , on the ball * , original , penetrating , penetrative , quick , quick on the trigger , quick on the uptake , ready , resourceful , savvy * , sensitive , slick , smart , smart as a tack , subtle , wise , artful , bent , crafty , cunning , designing , ornery , salty , shady , shrewd , slippery , sly , snaky , two-faced * , underhand , unethical , unscrupulous , wily , agonizing , biting , cutting , distressing , drilling , excruciating , fierce , knifelike , painful , paralyzing , piercing , shooting , sore , stabbing , violent , audible , clear , clear-cut , crisp , definite , explicit , obvious , visible , chic , classy , dashing , distinctive , dressy , excellent , fashionable , first-class * , fly * , in style , snappy * , swank , tony , trendy , acrimonious , angry , caustic , double-edged , harsh , incisive , inconsiderate , peppery , pungent , sarcastic , sardonic , scathing , severe , short , tart , thoughtless , trenchant , unceremonious , ungracious , virulent , vitriolic , acerbic , acid , acrid , active , astringent , austere , bitter , brisk , burning , hot , lively , odorous , piquant , sour , strong-smelling , suffocating , vigorous , vinegary , acicular , aciculated , cuspated , cuspidated , mucronate , unambiguous , unequivocal , unmistakable , quick-witted , sharp-witted , perceptive , probing , foxy , guileful , scheming , tricky , acidic , corrosive , mordacious , mordant , slashing , truculent , gnawing , lancinating , spicy , zesty , la mode , mod , modish , posh , stylish , swanky , trig

adverb

abruptly , accurately , bang , exactly , just , on the button , on the dot , precisely , promptly , punctually , right , smack-dab , square , squarely , suddenly