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What is another word for Sharp? – 118 Sharp Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    keen acute piercing pointed sharp-edged cutting razor-sharp serrated jagged edged honed whetted refined precise exact crisp clear distinct well-defined sharp-witted astute clever intelligent perceptive discerning sharp-tongued biting caustic tart pungent penetrating

    Meaning of Sharp

    According to Merriam-Webster, "sharp" can mean having a sharp edge or point, or being keenly perceptive or intelligent.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "sharp" as having a sharp or cutting edge, or being quick and penetrating in thought or understanding.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes "sharp" as having a sharp edge or point, or being clever and quick in thinking or reacting.

    Example Uses

    • The sharp knife cut through the rope with ease.
    • She has a sharp mind and is always quick to solve problems.
    • The sharp turn in the road caught me off guard.
    • He has a sharp tongue and can be quite sarcastic at times.
    • The sharp image on the screen was impressive.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    dull blunt rounded smooth flat obtuse vague unclear indefinite imprecise inexact muffled muted soft gentle mild feeble weak sluggish slow dim faint

    Related Nouns

    blade edge point tip knife razor sword needle thorn spike nail claw tooth fang beak peak pinnacle apex summit ridge crest

    Related Verbs

    cut slice chop hack slash stab pierce prick poke prod sharpen hone whet refine define clarify discern perceive notice observe

    Related Adjectives

    keen acute piercing pointed cutting razor-sharp serrated jagged edged honed whetted refined precise exact crisp clear distinct well-defined sharp-witted astute clever intelligent perceptive discerning