Adjective
1. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined;
"a sharp photographic image""the sharp crack of a twig""the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"2. ending in a sharp point
3. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions;
"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"4. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence;
"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"5. harsh;
"sharp criticism""a sharp-worded exchange""a tart remark"6. high-pitched and sharp;
"piercing screams""a shrill whistle"7. extremely steep;
"an abrupt canyon""the precipitous rapids of the upper river""the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings""a sharp drop"8. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point;
"a sharp pain""sharp winds"9. very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation;
"an incisive mind""a keen intelligence""of sharp and active intellect"10. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing;
"a sharp knife""a pencil with a sharp point"11. sour or bitter in taste
12. raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone;
"C sharp"13. very sudden and in great amount or degree;
"a sharp drop in the stock market"14. quick and forceful;
"a sharp blow"