sharp

Definitions of sharp in various dictionaries:

noun - a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

noun - a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adj - (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

adj - ending in a sharp point

adj - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

adj - marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

adj - harsh

adj - having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

adj - extremely steep

adj - keenly and painfully felt

adj - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point

adj - (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

adj - very sudden and in great amount or degree

adj - quick and forceful

adv - changing suddenly in direction and degree

Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.

Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image.

Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp, angular cliffs; a sharp nose.

Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior.

Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn.

Intellectually penetrating; astute.

Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception: sharp hearing.

Crafty or deceitful, as in business dealings: sharp selling practices.

Vigilant; alert: kept a sharp lookout for shoplifters.

Briskly or keenly cold and cutting: a sharp wind.

Harsh or biting in tone or character: sharp criticism.

Fierce or impetuous; violent: a sharp temper; a sharp assault.

Intense; severe: a sharp pain.

Sudden and shrill: a sharp whistle.

Sudden and brilliant or dazzling: a sharp flash of lightning.

Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste: a sharp, pungent odor; a sharp cheese.

Composed of hard, angular particles: sharp sand.

Music.

Raised in pitch by a semitone.

Being above the proper pitch.

Having the key signature in sharps.

Voiceless.

Attractive or stylish: a sharp jacket.

In a sharp manner: hit me sharp on the brow.

Punctually; exactly: at three o’clock sharp.

Above the true or proper pitch.

Music.

A note or tone raised one semitone above its normal pitch.

A sign () indicating this.

A slender sewing needle with a very fine point.

Informal.

An expert.

To raise in pitch by a semitone.

adj - suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing

verb - to raise in pitch, as a musical tone