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English to English adjective
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keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point |  | Example: a sharp pain
sharp winds
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having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing | | Example: a sharp knife
a pencil with a sharp point
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(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone | | Example: C sharp
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Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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(of something seen or heard) clearly defined | | Example: a sharp photographic image
the sharp crack of a twig
the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot
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ending in a sharp point | | source: wordnet30
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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions | | Example: an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight
frequent penetrative observations
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marked by practical hardheaded intelligence | | Example: a smart businessman
an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease
he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow
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harsh | | Example: sharp criticism
a sharp-worded exchange
a tart remark
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having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones | | Example: a shrill whistle
a shrill gaiety
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extremely steep | | Example: an abrupt canyon
the precipitous rapids of the upper river
the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings
a sharp drop
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very sudden and in great amount or degree | | Example: a sharp drop in the stock market
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quick and forceful | | Example: a sharp blow
source: wordnet30 adverb
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changing suddenly in direction and degree | | Example: the road twists sharply after the light
turn sharp left here
the visor was acutely peaked
her shoes had acutely pointed toes
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To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply. | | source: webster1913 noun
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a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named | | source: wordnet30
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a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point | | source: wordnet30
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A sharp tool or weapon. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To sharpen. | | source: webster1913
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To play tricks in bargaining; to act the sharper. | | source: webster1913
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