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This model is a great choice for those who want to avoid the sharp sound produced by other metal wind chimes.
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Kate Mcgregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023
But the sharp swing between day and night will likely lead to frost watches and warnings in the inland valleys.
—Gerry Díaz, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
Its tremendous low-end torque, linear power delivery, and chest-compressing acceleration are enhanced by the optional dual-mode exhaust, which erupts with a sharp bark at startup and thunderous sounds during wide-open-throttle blasts.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 24 Mar. 2023
Large parts of the global economy continue to show signs of a modest rebound after a sharp slowdown at the end of last year, but the improved outlook is threatened by stubbornly high inflation and banking strains in the U.S. and Europe.
—Paul Hannon, WSJ, 24 Mar. 2023
They’re also made with tear-resistant ripstop mudguards to protect your feet from sharp objects on the trail (and extend their shelf life).
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2023
But the Fed chair’s position has not swayed congressional Republicans, who continue to press Mr. Biden to accept sharp spending reductions in exchange for raising the legal limit on how much the federal government can borrow.
—Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2023
The aluminum vessel pairs a sharp, pointed bow and a prominent main hull with two smaller outrigger hulls that kind of look like wings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2023
Heavily applied black paint on upholstery creates textural surfaces, which are interrupted by sharp, quick drawings that are inserted like snapshots or postcards into the compositions.
—Briana Miller, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023
Coach Jason Kidd thought sharp-shooting Hardaway would unleash a look from there.
—Dallas News, 17 Dec. 2022
Our guiding principle throughout has been to maintain the storylines, characters, and the irreverence and sharp-edged spirit of the original text.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2023
Our guiding principle throughout has been to maintain the storylines, characters, and the irreverence and sharp-edged spirit of the original text.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2023
Our guiding principle throughout has been to maintain the storylines, characters, and the irreverence and sharp-edged spirit of the original text.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
Our guiding principle throughout has been to maintain the storylines, characters, and the irreverence and sharp-edged spirit of the original text.
—Matt Pearcestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2023
Given that Curry and Thompson are frequently referred to as two of the NBA’s best shooters of all time, does that amp up the sharp-shooting Beasley to try and show off against them?
—Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Dec. 2022
Early in the game, Herbstreit, who was calling the game, made his case as to why Young reminds him of the sharp-shooting Curry.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 22 Oct. 2022
Our guiding principle throughout has been to maintain the storylines, characters, and the irreverence and sharp-edged spirit of the original text.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2023
Is Love, an extra-aged sharp, cheddar in which all proceeds are donated to help Southern Oregonians in need.
—oregonlive, 8 Nov. 2022
The Ghibli’s chassis is tuned for fun, with handling that’s sports-car sharp balanced with a refined enough ride to satisfy luxury buyers who might otherwise go for an Audi A6 or a Mercedes-Benz E-class.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 7 Jan. 2023
Korngold completed his Symphony in F sharp in 1952.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2022
In the depths of the first movement, immediately before Tchaikovsky’s most consuming cry of desolation, the bassoons, basses and timpani hold a low F sharp, for just a beat and a half.
—David Allen, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2022
Two minutes later, Ruiz put Juan Pablo Torres in on goal with a sharp through ball.
—Azcentral Sports, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2022
As a heavy fog rolled in on the first of two nights of performances in Coos Bay, the F sharp went flat.
—oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2021
At 9:00 sharp on a recent June morning, Peter Campbell stood at the entrance to Naples’ famed National Archaeology Museum.
—National Geographic, 24 June 2020
Medical sharps are instruments used to administer medications to individuals or pets.
—Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, 17 Mar. 2020
That could require Republicans to identify even steeper reductions, perhaps totaling $16 trillion, in a move that could expose the party to sharp political attacks.
—Tony Romm, Jeff Stein And Marianna Sotomayor, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Mar. 2023
Investors are reassessing their outlook for economic growth amid these massive policy risks, leading to sharp down and up movements in stock markets.
—Christian Weller, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
President Barack Obama agreed to sharp spending curbs that only recently expired.
—Amber Phillips And Matthew Brown, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Jan. 2023
The mood of the night was high glam, from flowing gowns to sharp tailoring.
—Essence Fashion Editors, Essence, 7 Nov. 2022
Additionally, a period of rapid growth is the time to bring in experts to sharp shoot any growth barriers.
—Kelly O’neil, Forbes, 7 July 2022
Torres-Rosario still gets laughs, thanks to sharp comic timing in her accented line delivery, but those laughs come in appreciation for her character’s sincerity.
—Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 15 May 2021
Tuukka Rask, sharp down the stretch after recovering from a late-season back strain, will be making his 94th playoff appearance.
—BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2021
Pick one that’s medium to sharp for a good melt-to-flavor ratio.
—Catherine Lo, Good Housekeeping, 12 May 2021
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adjective, sharp·er, sharp·est.
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 flat1 def. 26b).
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, especially 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.
briskly; quickly: The horse turned sharp to the left.
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.
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Idioms about sharp
Origin of sharp
First recorded before 900; (adjective) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; (adverb) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adjective; (noun, verb) Middle English, derivative of the adjective
synonym study for sharp
1. Sharp, keen refer to the edge or point of an instrument, tool, and the like. Sharp applies, in general, to a cutting edge or a point capable of piercing: a sharp knife; a sharp point. Keen is usually applied to sharp edges: a keen sword blade. 17. As applied to mental qualities, sharp, keen, intelligent, quick have varying implications. Sharp suggests an acute, sensitive, alert, penetrating quality: a sharp mind. Keen implies observant, incisive, and vigorous: a keen intellect. Intelligent means not only acute, alert, and active, but also able to reason and understand: an intelligent reader. Quick suggests lively and rapid comprehension, prompt response to instruction, and the like: quick at figures.
OTHER WORDS FROM sharp
sharply, adverbsharpness, nouno·ver·sharp, adjectivesu·per·sharp, adjective
ul·tra·sharp, adjectiveun·sharp, adjectiveun·sharp·ly, adverbun·sharp·ness, nounun·sharped, adjectiveun·sharp·ing, adjective
Words nearby sharp
Sharleen, Sharm al-Sheikh, Sharon, sharon fruit, Sharonville, sharp, sharp as a tack, sharpbender, sharpbill, sharp-cut, Sharpe
Other definitions for sharp (2 of 2)
noun
William «Fiona Macleod», 1855?–1905, Scottish poet and critic.
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Words related to sharp
acute, pointed, sharpened, stinging, abrupt, extreme, intense, marked, bright, brilliant, fast, intelligent, nimble, quick, slick, smart, subtle, salty, shrewd, biting
How to use sharp in a sentence
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The scientists focused on skeletons showing signs of trauma — especially injury with sharp objects.
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The employer result has remained above 70% since March, while all levels of government have seen sharp declines.
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Because it will take less pressure to cut through a given substance, a sharp knife is also a safer knife.
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You have to give people the opportunity to weigh in on challenges and work and I think the diverse POVs that are looking at one particular object really creates sharper work.
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Similarly, other studies have found sharp regional differences in mask-wearing.
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Having graduated Juilliard last spring, Alex Sharp is too young to have given the performance of a lifetime.
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To unwind, Sharp takes long showers, and stops himself from separating his food on his plate as Christopher would.
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Sharp was born in London, and spent the first seven years of his life traveling with his family around the US.
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Sharp has spent so long being Christopher he can just “drop into him and stay in him consistently” before a performance.
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“Everything for someone like Christopher is over-stimulation,” Sharp says.
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A sob rose in her throat, and broke from her lips transformed into a trembling, sharp, glad cry.
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It was one of those long moments that makes a fellow draw his breath sharp when he thinks about it afterward.
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Mrs. Vivian had hardly spoken when the sharp little vibration of her door-bell was heard in the hall.
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Whatever you do, don’t write a word to that Carr friend of yours; he’s as sharp as a two-edged sword.
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The farmer told him it was six miles; «but,» he added, «you must ride sharp, or you will get a wet jacket before you reach it.»
British Dictionary definitions for sharp (1 of 2)
adjective
having a keen edge suitable for cutting
having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt
involving a sudden change, esp in directiona sharp bend
moving, acting, or reacting quickly, efficiently, etcsharp reflexes
clearly defined
mentally acute; clever; astute
sly or artful; clever in an underhand waysharp practice
bitter or harshsharp words
shrill or penetratinga sharp cry
having an acrid taste
keen; bitinga sharp wind; sharp pain
music
- (immediately postpositive) denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitoneB sharp
- (of an instrument, voice, etc) out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitchCompare flat 1 (def. 23)
phonetics a less common word for fortis
informal
- stylish
- too smart
at the sharp end involved in the area of any activity where there is most difficulty, competition, danger, etc
adverb
in a sharp manner
exactlysix o’clock sharp
music
- higher than a standard pitch
- out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitchshe sings sharp Compare flat 1 (def. 29)
noun
music
- an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitoneUsual symbol: ♯
- a note affected by this accidentalCompare flat 1 (def. 35)
a thin needle with a sharp point
informal a sharper
(usually plural) any medical instrument with sharp point or edge, esp a hypodermic needle
verb
(tr) music, US and Canadian to raise the pitch of (a note), esp by one chromatic semitoneUsual equivalent in Britain and certain other countries): sharpen
interjection
Southern African slang an exclamation of full agreement or approval
Derived forms of sharp
sharply, adverbsharpness, noun
Word Origin for sharp
Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs
British Dictionary definitions for sharp (2 of 2)
noun
Cecil (James). 1859–1924, British musician, best known for collecting, editing, and publishing English folk songs
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Other Idioms and Phrases with sharp
In addition to the idioms beginning with sharp
- sharp as a tack
- sharp practice
also see:
- keep an eye (a sharp lookout) for
- look sharp
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
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SHARP, KEEN, ACUTE
В буквальном значении ‘острый, отточенный’ sharp, keen и acute различаются оттенками значения. Sharp означает ‘имеющий тонкое лезвие или оканчивающийся острием’: sharp knife, sharp as a needle. Keen редко употребляется в буквальном значении и, как правило, также имеет в виду острое лезвие (в этом значении взаимозаменяется с sharp): keen razor и sharp razor. Acute употребляется в применении к предметам, имеющим острый угол: acute vertex of a triangle. В переносном значении ‘резкий’ sharp, keen и acute редко взаимозаменяются. Sharp обычно предполагает неприятную резкость, остроту: sharp voice, sharp wind, sharp as vinegar. В ряде случаев sharp подчеркивает точность, ясность, определенность: sharp contrast. Keen, в противоположность sharp, имеет в виду приятную резкость или пикантную, придающую вкус остроту: keen frost, keen savour. Keen также употребляется в значении ‘остроумно-язвительный’: keen sarcasm. Acute применяется главным образом для характеристики резкого, пронзительного голоса или тона: acute accent. В переносном значении ‘острый, изощренный’ (об ощущениях) sharp характеризует зрение и слух, keen – зрение и обоняние, acute – слух: sharp-sighted (keen-sighted), sharp ears, acute hearing, keen of scent. Sharp, keen и acute употребляются также для характеристики чувственного и умственного восприятия. В этом случае sharp означает ‘пронзительный’, ‘пронизывающий’, ‘колющий’ (только о физической боли): sharp pain, sharp wind. Acute имеет значение ‘острый’, ‘горький’, ‘мучительный’ (о душевной, реже о физической боли): acute anguish, acute pain. Keen, в отличие от sharp и acute, никогда не характеризует физическое состояние, но имеет в виду желание, стремление: keen desire, keen appetite, keen hunger, а также активно проявляющийся интерес, например в выражении to be keen on sports. При характеристике умственных способностей sharp означает ‘сообразительный’ или ‘чрезмерно умный’, ‘хитрый’, ‘продувной’: sharp practice, sharp customer, sharp youngster (ср. русск. разг. вострый); keen – ‘проницательный’, ‘находчивый’: keen intellect; acute – ‘проницательный’: acute thinker, а также ‘смышленый’ (часто о детях): the boy is acute for his age.
Difficulties of the English language (lexical reference) English-Russian dictionary > sharp
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sharp [ʃɑ:p]
1) о́стрый; остроконе́чный, отто́ченный
2) круто́й, ре́зкий (о повороте, подъёме
и т.п.
)
3) определённый, отчётливый (о различии, очертании
и т.п.
)
4) ре́зкий (о боли, звуке, ветре); пронзи́тельный;
5) е́дкий, о́стрый ( о вкусе)
6) о́стрый, то́нкий (о зрении, слухе
и т.п.
)
7) ко́лкий (о замечаниях, словах); раздражи́тельный ( о характере);
to have sharp words with smb. кру́пно поговори́ть с кем-л.
9) о́стрый, проница́тельный, наблюда́тельный
10) продувно́й, хи́трый; недобросо́вестный;
11) бы́стрый, энерги́чный;
12)
муз.
повы́шенный на полто́на; дие́зный
13)
разг.
мо́дный, экстравага́нтный
4) дли́нная то́нкая шве́йная игла́
5)
pl с.-х.
вы́севки, ме́лкие о́труби
1) то́чно, ро́вно;
2) кру́то, ре́зко;
3)
муз.
в сли́шком высо́ком то́не
а) живе́й!;
б) смотри́(те) в о́ба!
Англо-русский словарь Мюллера > sharp
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sharp gust
резкий порыв
sharp turn
вираж
English-Russian aviation dictionary > sharp
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Персональный Сократ > sharp
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1. [ʃɑ:p]
1.
жулик, мошенник, шулер
sharps and flats — жулики и простаки [ тж. 3]
to repeat smth. in all sharps and flats — твердить что-л. на все лады
4. остриё
5. длинная с очень острым концом швейная игла
6.
с.-х. высевки, мелкие отруби
2. [ʃɑ:p]
1. острый, отточенный, остроконечный
sharp angle [knife] — острый угол [нож]
sharp sand — песчинки, режущие лицо
2. крутой; резкий
sharp slope [descent, ascent] — крутой скат [спуск, подъём]
sharp turn /turning, corner, bend/ — крутой поворот
the sharp features of his emaciated face — заострившиеся черты его измождённого лица
3. отчётливый, определённый
sharp outline — отчётливый /чёткий/ контур
sharp contrast [distinctions] — резкий контраст [-ие различия]
her figure was sharp against the light — её фигура резко /чётко/ выделялась на свету
4. сильный, резкий
sharp wind — резкий /пронизывающий/ ветер
sharp pain, sharp twinge (of pain) — резкая /острая/ боль
sharp hunger [thirst] — сильный /мучительный, острый/ голод [-ая жажда]
sharp desire — острое /непреодолимое/ желание
5. 1) умный, сообразительный
sharp wits /intelligence/ — острый ум
sharp lad — сообразительный /сметливый/ парень
as sharp as a needle — очень сообразительный [ тж. 10]
2) остроумный
sharp answer [epigram] — остроумный ответ [-ая эпиграмма]
3) проницательный, наблюдательный
sharp eyes — а) проницательный взгляд /взор/; б) колючие глаза; [ тж. 9]
he made some very sharp remarks /observations/ — он сделал /высказал/ несколько очень верных замечаний
4) бдительный
to keep /to be on/ a sharp lookout for smb., smth. — быть бдительным в отношении кого-л., чего-л., внимательно следить за кем-л., чем-л.
6. 1) ловкий, искусный
sharp tactics — искусная /тонкая/ тактика
2) хитрый, продувной
sharp practice — мошенничество, надувательство, неблаговидные дела
7. едкий, острый ()
sharp wine — кислое /терпкое/ вино
8. резкий, пронзительный ()
his voice took on a sharp note of alarm — в его голосе послышались резкие нотки беспокойства
9. тонкий, острый ()
sharp eyes /sight/ — острое зрение [ тж. 5, 3)]
sharp ears /hearing/ — тонкий слух
sharp nose /sense of smell/ — тонкое обоняние
to have a sharp eye /ear, nose/ for smth. — иметь тонкий нюх на что-л.
10. колкий, язвительный ()
sharp rebuke — гневный /резкий/ упрёк
sharp satire [criticism] — острая /резкая/ сатира [критика]
sharp words — колкие /язвительные, резкие/ слова /речи/; резкости
to have sharp words with smb. — крупно поговорить с кем-л.
his words were as sharp as a razor /as a needle/ — ≅ его слова жалили как осы [ тж. 5, 1)]
11. раздражительный, легко выходящий из себя
sharp reaction — резкая реакция, раздражение
12. быстрый, энергичный
sharp work — а) горячая /быстрая/ работа; that was sharp work! — быстро управились!; б) жаркий бой
sharp’s the word! — скорей, живей!, пошевеливайтесь!
13. суровый, жестокий
sharp battle [struggle] — жестокая битва [схватка, борьба]
to be sharp upon smb. — сурово судить кого-л.
14.
сл. элегантный, шикарный
sharp dresser — модник; модница; ≅ одевается с шиком
1) диезный
2) взятый на полтона выше ()
as sharp as the corner of a round table — набитый дурак; ≅ звёзд с неба не хватает
3. [ʃɑ:p]
1. ровно, точно, пунктуально
2. круто
look sharp! — а) живее!, быстро!; б) смотри(те) в оба!
4. [ʃɑ:p]
1. жульничать, плутовать
to sharp a tone — поставить диез, поднять на полтона
2) петь играть на полтона выше ()
НБАРС > sharp
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sharp
1. n разг. жулик, мошенник, шулер
2. n разг. знаток
3. n муз. диез
4. n остриё
5. n длинная с очень острым концом швейная игла
6. n с. -х. высевки, мелкие отруби
7. a острый, отточенный, остроконечный
8. a крутой; резкий
9. a отчётливый, определённый
10. a сильный, резкий
11. a умный, сообразительный
12. a остроумный
13. a проницательный, наблюдательный
14. a бдительный
15. a ловкий, искусный
16. a хитрый, продувной
sharp practice — мошенничество, надувательство, неблаговидные дела
17. a едкий, острый
18. a резкий, пронзительный
19. a тонкий, острый
20. a раздражительный, легко выходящий из себя
21. a быстрый, энергичный
22. a суровый, жестокий
23. a амер. сл. элегантный, шикарный
24. a фон. глухой
25. a муз. диезный
26. a муз. взятый на полтона выше
27. adv ровно, точно, пунктуально
28. adv круто
29. adv муз. на полтона выше
30. v жульничать, плутовать
31. v муз. ставить диез
32. v петь или играть на полтона выше
Синонимический ряд:
1. abrupt (adj.) abrupt; rapid; sudden
2. acrid (adj.) acrid; amaroidal; astringent; austere; bitter; harsh; piquant; pungent
3. acute (adj.) acute; argute; discerning; gnawing; high; knifelike; penetrative; perceptive; piercing; piping; quick-sighted; sensitive; sharpened; sharp-sighted; shooting; shrill; stabbing; thin; treble
4. alert (adj.) alert; attentive; awake; eager; hungry; vigilant; watchful
5. angry (adj.) angry; spiteful; stinging; venomous
6. biting (adj.) acid; acrimonious; biting; bitter; caustic; clear-cut; cutting; penetrating; probing; shrewd; trenchant
7. clever (adj.) canny; clever; cunning; shifty; slick; slippery; wily
8. dishonest (adj.) artful; cheating; crafty; deceitful; dishonest; sly; underhanded; unscrupulous
9. distinct (adj.) audible; clear; definite; distinct; explicit; marked; obvious; unambiguous; unequivocal; unmistakable; visible
10. edged (adj.) edged; honed; keen; perceptive; razor-sharp; sensitive; unblunted; whetted
11. intense (adj.) agonizing; distressing; excruciating; fierce; intense; painful; severe; sore; violent
12. lively (adj.) active; brisk; energetic; lively; quick
13. observant (adj.) astute; brainy; bright; brilliant; hep; incisive; intelligent; knowing; knowledgeable; nimble-witted; observant; quick-witted; ready-witted; sharp-witted; smart; wise
14. pointed (adj.) acicular; aciculate; acuminate; acuminous; barbed; cuspidate; mucronate; needlelike; peaked; peaky; piked; pointed; pointy; prickly; spiked; spiky; spiny; thorny
15. short (adj.) inconsiderate; short; thoughtless; unceremonious; ungracious
16. stylish (adj.) a la mode; chic; dashing; dressy; exclusive; fashionable; in; modish; posh; snappy; stylish; swank; swish; tonish; tony; trig; ultrafashionable; with-it
17. just (other) accurately; bang; exactly; just; precisely; right; spang; square; squarely
Антонимический ряд:
bland; bluff; blunt; careless; deep; dim; dull; dumb; flat; gentle; gradual; hollow; inactive; indifferent; inept; insensitive; kind; mild; vague
English-Russian base dictionary > sharp
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sharp
I [ʃaːp]
adj
1) острый, заточенный, имеющий острый конец
— sharp spade
— sharp nose
— sharp pencil
— sharp stick
— sharp peak
— sharp point2) крутой, резкий, отчётливый, чёткий
The road made a sharp turn to the left. — Дорога резко свернула влево.
His voice took a sharp note. — В его голосе появились резкие нотки.
— sharp face
— sharp features
— sharp slope
— sharp outline
— sharp contrast
— sharp distinction
— sharp fall of prices
— be sharp in his answer3) острый, резкий, едкий, терпкий, пряный, жгучий (вспринимаемй эмоционально и органами чувств)
The food is sharp in taste. — У этой пищи резкий вкус.
— sharp cry
— sharp sound
— sharp taste
— sharp smell
— sharp flavour
— sharp sause
— sharp frost
— sharp air
— sharp envy
— sharp eyes
— sharp ear
— sharp push
— have a sharp eye for colour— sharp blow
— sharp attack5) умный, остроумный, хитрый, ловкий, колкий, острый, резкий, грубый, жестокий (интеллектуальное восприятие)
He was much too sharp for me. — Он меня перехитрил
— sharp mind
— sharp boy
— sharp answer
— sharp lawyer
— sharp words
— sharp critixism
— sharp satire
— have a sharp tongue
— give a sharp look
— give some sharp observations
— keep a sharp look-out
— be sharp at figures
— be sharp at algebra
— be too sharp for anybody
— be sharp with smb
— be sharp in one’s answer
II [ʃaːp]adv
точно, ровно
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sharp
[ʃɑ:p]
sharp точно, ровно; at six o’clock sharp ровно в 6 часов sharp колкий (о замечаниях, словах); раздражительный (о характере); to have sharp words (with smb.) крупно поговорить (с кем-л.) sharp продувной, хитрый; недобросовестный; he was too sharp for me он меня перехитрил; sharp practice мошенничество sharp быстрый, энергичный; sharp work горячая работа sharp муз. в слишком высоком тоне sharp pl с.-х. высевки, мелкие отруби sharp муз. диез sharp вчт. диез sharp длинная тонкая швейная игла sharp едкий, острый (о вкусе) sharp жестокий (о борьбе) sharp разг. жулик sharp шутл. знаток sharp колкий (о замечаниях, словах); раздражительный (о характере); to have sharp words (with smb.) крупно поговорить (с кем-л.) sharp круто; to turn sharp round круто повернуться sharp крутой, резкий (о повороте, подъеме и т. п.) sharp определенный, отчетливый (о различии, очертании и т. п.) sharp острый, проницательный, наблюдательный sharp острый, тонкий (о зрении, слухе и т. п.) sharp острый; остроконечный, отточенный sharp острый sharp отчетливый sharp плутовать sharp муз. повышенный на полтона; диезный; as sharp as a needle очень умный, проницательный sharp продувной, хитрый; недобросовестный; he was too sharp for me он меня перехитрил; sharp practice мошенничество sharp резкий, пронзительный звук sharp резкий (о боли, звуке, ветре); пронзительный; sharp frost сильный мороз sharp резкий sharp муз. ставить диез sharp точно, ровно; at six o’clock sharp ровно в 6 часов sharp вчт. четкий sharp резкий (о боли, звуке, ветре); пронзительный; sharp frost сильный мороз sharp быстрый, энергичный; sharp work горячая работа sharp круто; to turn sharp round круто повернуться
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острый
имя прилагательное:наречие:
имя существительное:
глагол:
Англо-русский синонимический словарь > sharp
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sharp
ʃɑ:p
1. прил.
1) острый;
остроконечный, отточенный Syn: keen
2) сообразительный, наблюдательный, острый, проницательный( об интеллектуальных способностях человека) Syn: quick-witted
3) а) определенный, отчетливый( о различии, очертании и т. п.) a sharp image ≈ яркий образ б) четкий, легко обнаруживаемый a sharp contrast ≈ резкий контраст
4) крутой, резкий ( о спуске, повороте, подъеме и т. п.)
5) о том, что неприятно для восприятия а) резкий, сильный( о боли) б) громкий, пронзительный, резкий ( о звуке)
6) пронизывающий (напр., о ветре)
7) острый, тонкий( о зрении, слухе и т. п.)
а) едкий, острый ( о вкусе) б) перен. едкий, колкий( о замечаниях, словах) to have sharp words ≈ крупно поговорить с кем-л. (with smb.)
9) суровый, жестокий( о борьбе) Syn: severe, harsh
10) хитрый, коварный;
недобросовестный He was too sharp for me. ≈ Он меня обхитрил.
11) быстрый, энергичный
12) муз. повышенный на полтона;
диезный ∙ as sharp as a needle ≈ очень умный, проницательный
2. сущ.
1) резкий, пронзительный звук
2) муз. а) диез, знак диеза б) нота, повышенная на полтона
3) длинная тонкая швейная игла
4) а) разг. жулик Syn: sharper б) шутл., разг. знаток, специалист, эксперт You know I am no picture sharp. ≈ Видите ли, я совсем не разбираюсь в живописи. Syn: expert
1., connoisseur
5) мн.;
с.-х. высевки, мелкие отруби
6) амер. подержанная машина в очень хорошем состоянии
7) алмаз( для резки стекла)
3. нареч.
1) ровно, точно, сторого at five o’clock sharp ≈ точно в пять часов Syn: exactly, precisely
2) ловко, проворно, искусно He was dressed real sharp, a gray suit, not just sports clothes. ≈ Он был одет действительно со вкусом, в сером костюме, а не в какую-нибудь спортивную одежду. Syn: smartly, nattily
3) круто
4) резко, вдруг, внезапно Syn: abruptly, suddenly
5) муз. в слишком высоком тоне ∙ look sharp!
4. гл.
1) обманывать, плутовать Syn: trick, cheat
2) муз. ставить диез
(разговорное) жулик, мошенник, шулер — *s and flats жулики и простаки (разговорное) знаток — business * ловкий делец( музыкальное) диез — double * дубль-диез — * key диезная тональность — *s and flats черные клавиши (рояля) — to repeat smth. in all *s and flats твердить что-л. на все лады острие — the * of the hand ребро ладони длинная, с очень острым концом, швейная игла pl (сельскохозяйственное) высевки, мелкие отруби острый, отточенный, остроконечный — * angle острый угол — * pencil отточенный карандаш — * sand песчинки, режущие лицо крутой;
резкий — * slope крутой скат — * drop резкое падение — * turn /turning, corner, bend/ крутой поворот — the road made a * turn to the right дорога круто свернула направо — * features резкие черты лица — the * features of his emaciated face заострившиеся черты его изможденного лица отчетливый, определенный — * outline отчетливый /четкий/ контур — * contrast резкий контраст — * image четкое изображение — I caught a * view of them я их ясно увидел — her figure was * against the light ее фигура резко /четко/ выделялась на свету сильный, резкий — * frost сильный мороз — * air морозный воздух — * wind резкий /пронизывающий/ ветер — * pain, * twingle (of pain) резкая /острая/ боль — * hunger сильный /мучительный, острый/ голод — * envy жгучая зависть — * desire острое /непреодолимое/ желание — * flash внезапная вспышка яркого света умный, сообразительный — * wits /intelligence/ острый ум — * lad сообразительный /сметливый/ парень — as * as a needle очень сообразительный — the child is as * as a needle ребенок развит не по летам — so * as to cut himself (неодобрительно) слишком уж большой умник остроумный — * answer остроумный ответ проницательный, наблюдательный — * eyes проницательный взгляд /взор/;
колючие глаза — he gave me a * look он внимательно посмотрел на меня — he made some very * remarks /observations/ он сделал /высказал/ несколько очень верных замечаний бдительный — to keep /to be on/ a * lookout for smb., smth. быть бдительным в отношении кого-л., чего-л., внимательно следить за кем-л., чем-л. ловкий, искусный — * tactics искусная /тонкая/ тактика — * trader ловкий коммерсант — he’s * at making a bargain он умеет с выгодой продать и купить хитрый, продувной — * practice мошенничество, надувательство, неблаговидные дела — * lawyer( разговорное) ловкий адвокат — he is a * customer( разговорное) он хитрая бестия /штучка/, с ним не шути — he was too * for me он меня перехитрил едкий, острый (о вкусе, запахе) — * cheese острый сыр — * wine кислое /терпкое/ вино — this sauce is too * for me этот соус слишком острый для меня резкий, пронзительный (о звуке и т. п.) — * voice резкий голос — * cry пронзительный крик — his voice took on a * note of alarm в его голосе послышались резкие нотки беспокойства тонкий, острый (о слухе и т. п.) — * eyes /sight/ острое зрение — * ears /hearing/ тонкий слух — * nose /sense of smell/ тонкое обоняние — to have a * eye /ear, nose/ for smth. иметь тонкий нюх на что-л. колкий, язвительный( о замечании и т. п.) — * rebuke гневный /резкий/ упрек — * satire острая /резкая/ сатира — * words колючие /язвительные, резкие/ слова /речи/;
резкости — to have * words with smb. крупно поговорить с кем-л. — she has a * tongue она остра на язык — his words were as * as a razor /as a needle/ его слова жалили как осы раздраженный, легко выходящий из себя — * reaction резкая реакция, раздражение — * temper раздражительность быстрый, энергичный — * walk прогулка быстрым шагом — * game (спортивное) острая игра, жаркая схватка — * work горячая /быстрая/ работа;
жаркий бой — that was * work! быстро управились! — to be * at reckoning уметь быстро считать — *’s the word! скорей, живей!, пошевеливайтесь! суровый, жестокий — * battle жестокая битва — to be * upon smb. сурово судить кого-л. (американизм) (сленг) элегантный, шикарный — * dresser модник;
модница;
одевается с шиком — * jacket элегантный жакет (фонетика) глухой( о согласном) (музыкальное) диезный — F * фа-диез (музыкальное) взятый на полтона выше (о ноте) > as * as the corner of a round table набитый дурак;
звезд с неба не хватает > a * stomach makes short devotion (пословица) на голодный желудок много не помолишься > all things that are * are short (пословица) яркий огонь быстро горит ровно, точно, пунктуально — at ten o’clock * точно в 10 — the train left * to time поезд отошел точно по расписанию круто — to turn * round круто повернуть — the road turns * to the left дорога круто сворачивает налево( музыкальное) на полтона выше — to sing * петь на полтона выше (чем нужно) > look *! живее!, быстро!;
смотри(те) в оба! жульничать, плутовать — he *s at cards он плутует в картах (музыкальное) ставить диез — to * a tone поставить диез, поднять на полтона (музыкальное) петь или играть на полтона выше (чем нужно)
~ точно, ровно;
at six o’clock sharp ровно в 6 часов
~ колкий (о замечаниях, словах) ;
раздражительный( о характере) ;
to have sharp words (with smb.) крупно поговорить (с кем-л.)
~ продувной, хитрый;
недобросовестный;
he was too sharp for me он меня перехитрил;
sharp practice мошенничество
sharp быстрый, энергичный;
sharp work горячая работа ~ муз. в слишком высоком тоне ~ pl с.-х. высевки, мелкие отруби ~ муз. диез ~ вчт. диез ~ длинная тонкая швейная игла ~ едкий, острый (о вкусе) ~ жестокий (о борьбе) ~ разг. жулик ~ шутл. знаток ~ колкий (о замечаниях, словах) ;
раздражительный (о характере) ;
to have sharp words (with smb.) крупно поговорить (с кем-л.) ~ круто;
to turn sharp round круто повернуться ~ крутой, резкий (о повороте, подъеме и т. п.) ~ определенный, отчетливый (о различии, очертании и т. п.) ~ острый, проницательный, наблюдательный ~ острый, тонкий (о зрении, слухе и т. п.) ~ острый;
остроконечный, отточенный ~ острый ~ отчетливый ~ плутовать ~ муз. повышенный на полтона;
диезный;
as sharp as a needle очень умный, проницательный ~ продувной, хитрый;
недобросовестный;
he was too sharp for me он меня перехитрил;
sharp practice мошенничество ~ резкий, пронзительный звук ~ резкий (о боли, звуке, ветре) ;
пронзительный;
sharp frost сильный мороз ~ резкий ~ муз. ставить диез ~ точно, ровно;
at six o’clock sharp ровно в 6 часов ~ вчт. четкий
~ резкий (о боли, звуке, ветре) ;
пронзительный;
sharp frost сильный мороз
sharp быстрый, энергичный;
sharp work горячая работа
~ круто;
to turn sharp round круто повернутьсяБольшой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > sharp
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sharp
[ʃɑːp]
1.прил.
1) острый, остроконечный; отточенный
Syn:
2)
а) определённый, отчётливый
б) резкий, разительный
3) острый, тонкий
Syn:
4) крутой, резкий
5)
а) резкий, сильный
б) резкий, пронзительный
Syn:
в) резкий, пронизывающий
Syn:
6)
а) острый, проницательный
б) сообразительный, наблюдательный
Syn:
в) бдительный, внимательный
Syn:
7)
б) едкий, колкий
to have sharp words with smb. — уст. серьёзно поговорить с кем-л.; серьёзно объясниться
Syn:
суровый, жестокийSyn:
9) хитрый, коварный; нечестный
He was too sharp for me. — Он меня обхитрил.
10) быстрый, энергичный
Syn:
11)
муз.
повышенный на полтона; диезный
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the sharpest crayon / pencil in the box, the sharpest knife in the cabinet амер. — самый умный
2.
сущ.
а) диез, знак диеза
б) нота, повышенная на полтона
б) знаток, специалист, эксперт
You know I am no picture sharp. — Видите ли, я совсем не разбираюсь в живописи.
Syn:
4)
с.-х.
высевки, мелкие отруби
3.
нареч.
1) ровно, точно, строго
They should have lunch that day at three o’clock sharp. — В этот день они, кажется, обедали ровно в три часа.
Syn:
2) элегантно, модно, стильно
He was dressed real sharp, a gray suit, not just sports clothes. — Он был одет по-настоящему стильно, в серый костюм, а не в какую-нибудь спортивную одежду.
Syn:
3) круто, резко
The horse turned sharp round. — Лошадь резко развернулась.
Syn:
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4.
гл.
1)
муз.
повышать на полтона, ставить диез
а) обманывать, плутовать; надувать, вводить в заблуждение
Syn:
б) украсть; получить что-л. в результате трюка, проделки, обмана
A half starved sailor sharped a pair of old shoes from him. — Полуголодный моряк стащил у него пару старых ботинок.
Syn:
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I
AmE infml
1)
2)
II
adj
She’s a real sharp chick. Got lots of savvy — Она очень умная баба. Котелок у нее варит
III
infml esp AmE
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1) острый; остроконечный, отточенный
2) определенный, отчетливый (о различии, очертании и т. п.)
3) крутой, резкий (о повороте, подъеме и т. п.)
4) едкий, острый (о вкусе)
5) резкий (о боли, звуке, ветре); пронзительный; sharp frost сильный мороз
6) острый, тонкий (о зрении, слухе и т. п.)
7) колкий (о замечаниях, словах); раздражительный (о характере); to have sharp words with smb. крупно поговорить с кем-л.
жестокий (о борьбе)9) острый, проницательный, наблюдательный
10) продувной, хитрый; недобросовестный; he was too sharp for me он меня перехитрил; sharp practice мошенничество
11) быстрый, энергичный; sharp work горячая работа
12)
mus.
повышенный на полтона; диезный
as sharp as a needle очень умный, проницательный
Syn:
keen
1) резкий, пронзительный звук
3) длинная тонкая швейная игла
6) (
pl.
) agric. высевки, мелкие отруби
1) точно, ровно; at six o’clock sharp ровно в 6 часов
2) круто; to turn sharp round круто повернуться
3)
mus.
в слишком высоком тоне
look sharp!
а) живей!;
б) смотри(те) в оба!
1) плутовать
* * *
(a) острый; резкий
* * *
острый, резкий
* * *
[ʃɑrp /ʃɑːp]
жулик, мошенник, знаток; диез
плутовать; ставить диез
острый, отточенный, остроконечный; крутой, резкий; остроумный; проницательный, наблюдательный; продувной; едкий; пронзительный; тонкий, чуткий; раздражительный; недобросовестный; быстрый, энергичный; модный, экстравагантный; диезный, повышенный на полтона
точно, ровно, круто, резко, в слишком высоком тоне* * *
искусный
недобросовестный
нечестный
остер
остёр
острая
острое
остроконечный
остроумен
остроумный
острый
отчетливый
резкий
сильный
энергичный
* * *
1. прил.
1) острый
2) а) сообразительный, наблюдательный, острый, проницательный
б) бдительный
в) острый, тонкий (о слухе и т. п.)
3) а) определенный, отчетливый
б) четкий, легко обнаруживаемый
4) крутой, резкий
5) а) резкий, сильный (о боли)
б) громкий, пронзительный, резкий (о звуке)
в) пронизывающий (напр., о ветре)
6) а) едкий, острый (о вкусе)
б) перен. едкий, колкий (о замечаниях, словах)
2. сущ.
1) устар. острое холодное оружие
2) резкий, пронзительный звук
3) муз.
а) диез, знак диеза
б) нота, повышенная на полтона
в) устар. высокая нота
4) длинная тонкая швейная игла
5) а) разг. жулик
б) шутл., разг. знаток
3. нареч.
1) ровно
2) ловко
4. гл.
1) а) обманывать, плутовать; надувать, вводить в заблуждение (кого-л.)
б) украсть; получить что-л. в результате трюка, проделки, обмана (и т.д.)
2) муз. повышать на полтона, ставить диезНовый англо-русский словарь > sharp
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1) о́стрый
2) круто́й
3) ре́зкий
4) ко́лкий, язви́тельный
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а) едкий, острый ( о вкусе) б) перен. едкий, колкий( о замечаниях, словах) to have sharp words ≈ крупно поговорить с кем-л. (with smb.) Страницы
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Sharp — Sharp, a. [Compar. {Sharper}; superl. {Sharpest}.] [OE. sharp, scharp, scarp, AS. scearp; akin to OS. skarp, LG. scharp, D. scherp, G. scharf, Dan. & Sw. skarp, Icel. skarpr. Cf. {Escarp}, {Scrape}, {Scorpion}.] 1. Having a very thin edge or fine … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Sharp — K.K Rechtsform Kabushiki kaisha ISIN JP3359600008[1] Gründung … Deutsch Wikipedia
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SHARP — Pour l’article homophone, voir Sharpe. Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom … Wikipédia en Français
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sharp — [ʆɑːp ǁ ʆɑːrp] adjective a sharp increase, fall etc is very sudden and very big: • a sharp rise in interest rates • Unemployment generally brings a sharp fall in income. • The group reported a sharp decline in full year profits. sharply adverb … Financial and business terms
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sharp — [shärp] adj. [ME < OE scearp, akin to Ger scharf, ON skarpr < IE * (s)kerb(h) < base * (s)ker , to cut > SHEAR, HARVEST, L caro, flesh] 1. suitable for use in cutting or piercing; having a very thin edge or fine point; keen 2. having… … English World dictionary
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sharp — sharp, keen, acute can all mean having a fine point or edge, but it is in several of their extended senses that they are most likely to come into comparison. As applied to persons or their qualities, especially of intellect, all three can… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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Sharp — may refer to: *Sharp (music), a musical notation sign (music|sharp) *Sharp (flour), a flour made from hard wheat *Sharp (set theory) *Sharp (crater), a lunar impact crater *Sharp (material property)An organization: *Sharp Corporation, a Japanese… … Wikipedia
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sharp — [adj1] knifelike, cutting 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,… … New thesaurus
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sharp — sharp; sharp·en; sharp·en·er; sharp·er; sharp·ie; sharp·ish; sharp·ite; sharp·ly; sharp·ness; sharp·ster; un·sharp; … English syllables
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Sharp — Sharp, adv. 1. To a point or edge; piercingly; eagerly; sharply. M. Arnold. [1913 Webster] The head [of a spear] full sharp yground. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] You bite so sharp at reasons. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Precisely; exactly; as, we shall… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Sharp EL-8 — von 1971 Der EL 8 von Sharp ist der erste mobile elektronische Taschenrechner der Welt, der in Serie gefertigt wurde. Er wurde im Januar 1971 eingeführt. Die Elektronik ist in vier von Rockwell hergestellten LSI ICs (large scale integration)… … Deutsch Wikipedia
sharp
(shärp)
adj. sharp·er, sharp·est
1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.
2.
a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image.
b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose.
c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior.
3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn.
4.
a. Intellectually penetrating; astute: was sharp in his analysis of the problem.
b. Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception: sharp hearing.
5. Crafty or deceitful, as in business dealings: sharp selling practices.
6. Vigilant; alert: kept a sharp lookout for shoplifters.
7.
a. Briskly or keenly cold and cutting: a sharp wind.
b. Harsh or biting in tone or character: sharp criticism.
8. Fierce or impetuous; violent: a sharp temper; a sharp assault.
9. Intense; severe: a sharp pain.
10.
a. Sudden and shrill: a sharp whistle.
b. Sudden and brilliant or dazzling: a sharp flash of lightning.
11. Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste: a sharp pungent odor; a sharp cheese.
12. Composed of hard angular particles: sharp sand.
13. Music
a. Raised in pitch by a semitone.
b. Being above the proper pitch.
c. Having the key signature in sharps.
14. Informal Attractive or stylish: a sharp jacket.
adv.
1. In a sharp manner: hit me sharp on the brow.
2. Punctually; exactly: at three o’clock sharp.
3. Music Above the true or proper pitch.
n.
1. Music
a. A sign (#) used to indicate that a note is to be raised by a semitone.
b. A note that is raised a semitone.
2.
a. A slender sewing needle with a very fine point.
b. A hypodermic needle: a canister for disposing of used sharps.
3. Informal
a. An expert.
b. A shrewd cheater; a sharper.
v. sharped, sharp·ing, sharps Music
v.tr.
To raise in pitch by a semitone.
v.intr.
To play or sing above the proper pitch.
sharp′ly adv.
sharp′ness n.
Synonyms: sharp, keen1, acute
These adjectives all apply literally to fine edges, points, or tips. Figuratively they indicate mental alertness and clarity of comprehension. Sharp suggests quickness and astuteness: «a young man of sharp and active intellect» (John Henry Newman).
Keen implies clear-headedness and acuity: a journalist with a keen mind and quick wits.
Acute suggests penetrating perception or discernment: an acute observer of national politics. See Also Synonyms at fashionable.
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sharp
(ʃɑːp)
adj
1. having a keen edge suitable for cutting
2. having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt
3. involving a sudden change, esp in direction: a sharp bend.
4. moving, acting, or reacting quickly, efficiently, etc: sharp reflexes.
5. clearly defined
6. mentally acute; clever; astute
7. sly or artful; clever in an underhand way: sharp practice.
8. bitter or harsh: sharp words.
9. shrill or penetrating: a sharp cry.
10. having an acrid taste
11. keen; biting: a sharp wind; sharp pain.
12. (Music, other) music
a. (immediately postpositive) denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone: B sharp.
b. (of an instrument, voice, etc) out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch. Compare flat123
13. (Phonetics & Phonology) phonetics a less common word for fortis
14. informal
a. stylish
b. too smart
15. at the sharp end involved in the area of any activity where there is most difficulty, competition, danger, etc
adv
16. in a sharp manner
17. exactly: six o’clock sharp.
18. (Music, other) music
a. higher than a standard pitch
b. out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch: she sings sharp. Compare flat129
n
19. (Music, other) music
a. an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone. Usual symbol: ♯
b. a note affected by this accidental. Compare flat135
20. (Knitting & Sewing) a thin needle with a sharp point
21. informal a sharper
22. (Medicine) (usually plural) any medical instrument with sharp point or edge, esp a hypodermic needle
vb
(Music, other) (tr) music US and Canadian to raise the pitch of (a note), esp by one chromatic semitone. Usual equivalent in Britain and certain other countries): sharpen
interj
slang South African an exclamation of full agreement or approval
[Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs]
ˈsharply adv
ˈsharpness n
Sharp
(ʃɑːp)
n
(Biography) Cecil (James). 1859–1924, British musician, best known for collecting, editing, and publishing English folk songs
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sharp
(ʃɑrp)
adj. sharp•er, sharp•est,
v.
adv., n. adj.
1. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
2. terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: sharp corners.
3. involving an abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road.
4. clearly defined; distinct: a sharp contrast.
5. pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese.
6. piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry.
7. keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind.
8. felt acutely; intense: sharp pain.
9. merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words.
10. alert or vigilant: a sharp watch.
11. mentally acute: a sharp lad.
12. extremely sensitive; keen.
13. shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer.
14. shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice.
15. Music.
a. (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp.
b. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat).
16. Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser.
v.t.
17. Music. to raise in pitch, esp. by one chromatic half step.
v.i.
18. Music. to sound above the true pitch.
adv.
19. keenly or acutely.
20. abruptly or suddenly.
21. punctually: Meet me at one o’clock sharp.
22. Music. above the true pitch.
n.
23. Usu., sharps. a medium-length, all-purpose sewing needle with a sharp point.
25. Informal. an expert.
26. Music.
a. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone.
b. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this.
[before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English scearp, c. Old Frisian, Old Saxon skarp, Old High German skar(p)f, Old Norse skarpr]
sharp′ly, adv.
sharp′ness, n.
syn: sharp, keen, intelligent, quick may all be applied to mental qualities and abilities. sharp means mentally alert or acute; it implies a clever and astute quality: a sharp mind. keen suggests an incisive, observant, or penetrating nature: a keen observer. intelligent means not only acute, alert, and active, but also able to reason and understand: an intelligent reader. quick suggests lively and rapid comprehension, prompt response to instruction, and the like: quick at figures.
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sharp
Past participle: sharped
Gerund: sharping
| Imperative |
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| sharp |
| sharp |
| Present |
|---|
| I sharp |
| you sharp |
| he/she/it sharps |
| we sharp |
| you sharp |
| they sharp |
| Preterite |
|---|
| I sharped |
| you sharped |
| he/she/it sharped |
| we sharped |
| you sharped |
| they sharped |
| Present Continuous |
|---|
| I am sharping |
| you are sharping |
| he/she/it is sharping |
| we are sharping |
| you are sharping |
| they are sharping |
| Present Perfect |
|---|
| I have sharped |
| you have sharped |
| he/she/it has sharped |
| we have sharped |
| you have sharped |
| they have sharped |
| Past Continuous |
|---|
| I was sharping |
| you were sharping |
| he/she/it was sharping |
| we were sharping |
| you were sharping |
| they were sharping |
| Past Perfect |
|---|
| I had sharped |
| you had sharped |
| he/she/it had sharped |
| we had sharped |
| you had sharped |
| they had sharped |
| Future |
|---|
| I will sharp |
| you will sharp |
| he/she/it will sharp |
| we will sharp |
| you will sharp |
| they will sharp |
| Future Perfect |
|---|
| I will have sharped |
| you will have sharped |
| he/she/it will have sharped |
| we will have sharped |
| you will have sharped |
| they will have sharped |
| Future Continuous |
|---|
| I will be sharping |
| you will be sharping |
| he/she/it will be sharping |
| we will be sharping |
| you will be sharping |
| they will be sharping |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I have been sharping |
| you have been sharping |
| he/she/it has been sharping |
| we have been sharping |
| you have been sharping |
| they have been sharping |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I will have been sharping |
| you will have been sharping |
| he/she/it will have been sharping |
| we will have been sharping |
| you will have been sharping |
| they will have been sharping |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I had been sharping |
| you had been sharping |
| he/she/it had been sharping |
| we had been sharping |
| you had been sharping |
| they had been sharping |
| Conditional |
|---|
| I would sharp |
| you would sharp |
| he/she/it would sharp |
| we would sharp |
| you would sharp |
| they would sharp |
| Past Conditional |
|---|
| I would have sharped |
| you would have sharped |
| he/she/it would have sharped |
| we would have sharped |
| you would have sharped |
| they would have sharped |
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  sharp — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
musical notation — (music) notation used by musicians double sharp — a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones |
| 2. | sharp — a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point
sewing needle — a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth |
|
| Adj. | 1. | sharp — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; «a sharp photographic image»; «the sharp crack of a twig»; «the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot»
crisp distinct — easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; «a distinct flavor»; «a distinct odor of turpentine»; «a distinct outline»; «the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette»; «distinct fingerprints» |
| 2. |  sharp — ending in a sharp point
acuate, needlelike, acute pointed — having a point |
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| 3. |  sharp — 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»
incisive, keen, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, knifelike, discriminating, acute perceptive — having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; «a perceptive eye»; «a perceptive observation» |
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| 4. |  sharp — 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»
astute, shrewd smart — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness |
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| 5. | sharp — harsh; «sharp criticism»; «a sharp-worded exchange»; «a tart remark»
sharp-worded, tart unpleasant — disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ; «an unpleasant personality»; «unpleasant repercussions»; «unpleasant odors» |
|
| 6. | sharp — having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; «a shrill whistle»; «a shrill gaiety»
shrill high-pitched, high — used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency |
|
| 7. |  sharp — extremely steep; «an abrupt canyon»; «the precipitous rapids of the upper river»; «the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings»; «a sharp drop»
precipitous, abrupt steep — having a sharp inclination; «the steep attic stairs»; «steep cliffs» |
|
| 8. | sharp — keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; «a sharp pain»; «sharp winds»
dull — not keenly felt; «a dull throbbing»; «dull pain» |
|
| 9. | sharp — having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; «a sharp knife»; «a pencil with a sharp point»
pointed — having a point dull — not having a sharp edge or point; «the knife was too dull to be of any use» |
|
| 10. | sharp — (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; «C sharp»
music — an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner flat — (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone; «B flat» natural — (of a musical note) being neither raised nor lowered by one chromatic semitone; «a natural scale»; «B natural» |
|
| 11. | sharp — very sudden and in great amount or degree; «a sharp drop in the stock market»
sudden — happening without warning or in a short space of time; «a sudden storm»; «a sudden decision»; «a sudden cure» |
|
| 12. | sharp — quick and forceful; «a sharp blow»
forceful — characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical); «a forceful speaker»; «a forceful personality»; «forceful measures»; «a forceful plan for peace» |
|
| Adv. | 1. | sharp — changing suddenly in direction and degree; «the road twists sharply after the light»; «turn sharp left here»; «the visor was acutely peaked»; «her shoes had acutely pointed toes»
acutely, sharply |
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sharp
adjective
1. keen, cutting, sharpened, honed, jagged, whetted, knife-edged, razor-sharp, serrated, knifelike Using a sharp knife, cut away the pith and peel from both fruits.
keen dull, blunt, rounded, edgeless, unsharpened
3. quick-witted, clever, astute, acute, knowing, ready, quick, bright, alert, subtle, penetrating, apt, discerning, on the ball (informal), perceptive, observant, long-headed He is very sharp and swift with repartee.
quick-witted slow, stupid, dim, dumb (informal), slow on the uptake, dull-witted
4. cutting, biting, severe, bitter, harsh, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, hurtful, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious, acerb `Don’t criticize your mother,’ was his sharp reprimand.
cutting kindly, friendly, gentle, mild, courteous, amicable
7. sour, strong, tart, pungent, hot, burning, acid, bitter, tangy, acidic, acerbic, acrid, piquant, acetic, vinegary, acerb a colourless, almost odourless liquid with a sharp, sweetish taste
sour mild, bland, tasteless
8. cold, biting, keen, bitter, intense, raw, chill, harsh, piercing, penetrating, icy, brisk, chilly, glacial The wind was not as sharp and cruel as it had been.
10. acute, violent, severe, intense, painful, shooting, distressing, stabbing, fierce, stinging, piercing, sore, excruciating, gut-wrenching I felt a sharp pain in my lower back.
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sharp
adjective
1. Having a fine edge, as for cutting:
2. Having an end that tapers to a point:
acicular, aciculate, aciculated, acuminate, acute, cuspate, cuspated, cuspidate, cuspidated, mucronate, pointed, pointy.
3. Clearly defined; not ambiguous:
4. Mentally quick and original:
5. Possessing or displaying perceptions of great accuracy and sensitivity:
7. So sharp as to cause mental pain:
acerbic, acid, acidic, acrid, astringent, biting, caustic, corrosive, cutting, mordacious, mordant, pungent, scathing, slashing, stinging, trenchant, truculent, vitriolic.
8. Marked by severity or intensity:
9. Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a strong and often harsh sensation:
10. Informal. Being or in accordance with the current fashion:
à la mode, chic, dashing, fashionable, mod, modish, posh, smart, stylish, swank, swanky, trig.
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Translations
بالضَّبْط، تماماًبِنَغمَةٍ حادَّهحادّحادُّ النَّغَمَهعلامة لِتُشير الى إرتفاع النَّغَمَه
ostrýpřesněpříliš vysokopříliš vysokýpřísný
skarpspidsstærkstrengbrat
terävätyylikäshuijaripistäväristi
oštar
élesélesenemelésfél hanggal felemelthamisan
beitturhækkaîur tónnharîurkrappurkross, hækkunarmerki
激しい鋭い
날카로운
aštraus protodiezasdrožtukaslygiaipaaukštintas pustoniu
assatzīmēts ar diēzubargsdiēzsgriezīgs
o poltón zvýšenýpríliš vysoký
bisterbistroumenkiselkoničastmočan
vasskorsförteckenskarpstark
แหลมคมฉับพลัน
rõ rệtsắc
sharp
[ʃɑːp]
A. ADJ (sharper (compar) (sharpest (superl)))
5. (= strong) [taste] → ácido; [smell, cheese] → fuerte
C. N
2. (= con artist) → estafador(a) m/f; (= card-sharp) → fullero/a m/f, tramposo/a m/f
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sharp
[ˈʃɑːrp]
adj
(= good for cutting) [razor, knife, edge] → tranchant(e); [scissors, blade] → bien affûté(e), affûté(e)
(= pointed) [pencil, needle, pin] → pointu(e); [point] → aigu(ë); [nose, chin] → pointu(e); [features] → anguleux/euse
(= clearly defined) [outline] → net(te); [image] → net(te); [contrast, distinction] → net(te)
(= abrupt) [turn, bend] → brusque
[rise, fall, decline, increase] → fort(e)
(= intense) [pain, sensation] → vif(vive)
[wind, cold] → vif(vive); [frost] → fort(e)
(= harsh) [reprimand, criticism, tone] → brusque
to be sharp with sb → être brusque avec qn
to have a sharp tongue → avoir la langue bien affilée
(= high-pitched) [cry] → aigu(ë)
(= strong and bitter) [taste, smell] → âcre
(= acute) [hearing] → fin(e); [eyesight] → perçant(e)
(= quick-witted) → vif(vive)
She’s very sharp → Elle est très vive.
(= smart) [suit] → élégant(e)
to be a sharp dresser → bien s’habiller
(MUSIC) (semitone higher) → dièse
C sharp n (= key) → do m dièse; modif [sonata, trio] → en do dièse
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sharp
adj (+er)
knife, blade etc → scharf; needle, point etc → spitz
(= clear-cut, not blurred) outline, photo, contrast → scharf; to come into sharp focus (fig inf) → aufs Korn genommen werden
(= observant, keen) eyes, wits, glance, mind → scharf; nose → gut, empfindlich; observation, remark → scharfsinnig, schlau; (= intelligent) person → schlau, gewieft (inf), → auf Draht (inf); child → schlau, aufgeweckt; that was pretty sharp of you → das war ganz schön schlau or clever (inf) → von dir; keep a sharp watch for him/the train → pass gut auf, ob du ihn/den Zug siehst
(= sudden, intense) whistle, cry → durchdringend, schrill; drop in prices → steil; frost, contrast → scharf; shower, desire, pain → heftig; hunger → nagend (geh), → groß; after a short, sharp struggle → nach kurzem, heftigem Kampf; be sharp about it! (inf) → (ein bisschen) dalli! (inf), → zack, zack! (inf)
(= acute) angle → spitz; bend, turn by car → scharf
(= harsh, fierce) tongue, retort, tone of voice → scharf; person → schroff; temper → hitzig
(Mus) note (= too high) → zu hoch; (= raised a semitone) → (um einen Halbton) erhöht; you played F natural instead of F sharp → du hast f statt fis gespielt; her voice goes sharp on the higher notes → sie singt die höheren Töne zu hoch
(inf: = stylish) person, clothes → toll (inf), → todschick (inf); piece of driving → clever (inf); he’s a sharp dresser → er zieht sich immer todschick an (inf)
sharp
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sharp
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sharp
[ʃɑːp]
1. adj (-er (comp) (-est (superl)))
a. (edge, razor, knife) → tagliente, affilato/a; (point) → acuminato/a; (pencil) → appuntito/a; (needle, stone) → aguzzo/a; (angle) → acuto/a; (curve, bend) → stretto/a, a gomito; (features) → spigoloso/a; (nose, chin) → affilato/a, aguzzo/a
b. (abrupt, change, halt) → brusco/a; (descent) → ripido/a; (rise, fall) → improvviso/a e marcato/a
c. (well-defined, outline) → nitido/a, netto/a; (contrast) → spiccato/a, marcato/a (TV) (picture) → chiaro/a
d. (harsh, smell, taste) → acuto/a, aspro/a; (pain, cry) → acuto/a; (blow) → violento/a; (tone, voice) → secco/a, aspro/a; (wind, frost) → penetrante, pungente; (rebuke) → aspro/a; (retort, tongue) → tagliente, duro/a; (words) → pungente
to be sharp with sb → rimproverare aspramente qn
e. (acute, eyesight, hearing, sense of smell) → acuto/a, fine; (mind, intelligence) → acuto/a; (person) → sveglio/a, svelto/a
f. (Mus) C sharp → do diesis
3. n (Mus) → diesis m inv
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
sharp
(ʃaːp) adjective
1. having a thin edge that can cut or a point that can pierce. a sharp knife.
2. (of pictures, outlines etc) clear and distinct. the sharp outline of the mountain.
3. (of changes in direction) sudden and quick. a sharp left turn.
4. (of pain etc) keen, acute or intense. He gets a sharp pain after eating.
5. (often with with) severe. Don’t be so sharp with the child!; She got a sharp reproach from me.
6. alert. Dogs have sharp ears.
7. shrill and sudden. a sharp cry.
8. of a musical note, raised a semitone; too high in pitch. F sharp; That last note was sharp.
adverb
1. punctually. Come at six (o’clock) sharp.
2. with an abrupt change of direction. Turn sharp left here.
3. at too high a pitch. You’re singing sharp.
noun
1. a sharp note. sharps and flats.
2. a sign (#) to show that a note is to be raised a semitone.
ˈsharpen verb
to make or grow sharp. He sharpened his pencil.
ˈsharpener noun
an instrument for sharpening. a pencil-sharpener.
ˈsharply adverb
in a sharp manner. a sharply-pointed piece of glass; The road turned sharply to the left; He rebuked her sharply.
ˈsharpness nounsharp practice
dishonesty or cheating.
ˌsharp-ˈwitted adjective
intelligent and alert. a sharp-witted boy.
look sharp
to be quick or to hurry. Bring me the books and look sharp (about it)!
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
sharp
→ حادّ, واخِز ostrý, prudký skarp scharf κοφτερός afilado, intenso terävä affûté, intense oštar lancinante, tagliente 激しい, 鋭い 날카로운 scherp kraftig, skarp ostry afiado, agudo острый, резкий stark, vass แหลมคม, ฉับพลัน keskin rõ rệt, sắc 尖锐的, 锋利的
Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
sharp
a. [pain] agudo-a; [instrument] afilado-a.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
sharp
adj (pain) agudo; (object) punzante;
English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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WordReference Random House Learner’s Dictionary of American English © 2023 sharp /ʃɑrp/USA pronunciation
adv.
n. [countable]
sharp•ly, adv.: spoke sharply to the dog. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2023 sharp
v.t. v.i. adv. n. sharp′ly, adv.
Sharp
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: sharp /ʃɑːp/ adj
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Etymology: Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs ˈsharply adv ˈsharpness n Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Sharp /ʃɑːp/ n
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