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Meaning ofsharpin English

sharp

Pluralsharps
Comparative Adjectivesharper
Superlative Adjectivesharpest

Definitions

Adjective
1. having a pointed edge; able to cut easily
2. sudden; intense; rapid change
  The company experienced a sharp decline in sales.
3. keenly attentive to one's interests; shrewd
  She was sharp and noticed the mistake immediately.
4. precise and accurate; keen
  The sharp mind of the detective helped solve the case.
5. offensive or harsh in tone
  Her sharp tongue made the employee feel uncomfortable.
6. stylish and attractive
  The new designer dress looked sharp on the runway.
7. alert and perceptive
  The hiker was sharp and spotted the rare bird in the trees.
8. piercing or severely keen; painful
  The sharp cry of the baby cut through the noise of the party.
9. having a strong hunger
  After skipping lunch, he felt sharp pangs of hunger by dinner time.
10. causing offense; being critical
  The critic's sharp review of the play offended the director.
11. higher in musical pitch
  The singer's sharp voice was not suitable for the low-pitched song.
12. raised by one semitone (♯ symbol)
  The musician played a sharp note, denoted by the ♯ symbol.
13. unlawful or morally wrong
  The teacher explained the concept of a sharp key in music theory.
14. selfishly attentive; shrewd
  The businesswoman was sharp and only invested in projects that guaranteed high returns.
15. stylish or fashionable
  The new smartphone had a sharp design that appealed to young people.
16. having a quick and alert quality
  The athlete's sharp reflexes allowed her to react quickly to the opponent's moves.
17. having high intelligence; being clever
  The entrepreneur's sharp business acumen helped her build a successful company.
Verb
1. to raise a musical note's pitch; make sharp
  The musician learned to sharp the notes in the song to create a brighter sound.
Noun
1. a musical symbol (♯) indicating increase
  The composer used a sharp sign to indicate a rise in pitch.
2. a raised musical note (higher pitch)
  The musician played a sharp melody with precision.
3. a high musical note
  The sharp scale is often used in classical music compositions.
4. a musical scale with a sharp tonic
  The company's sharp business practices were questioned by the authorities.

Compounds / Phrases

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