sharp, adj.
freq. cnt. 39
freq. cnt. 39
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 3
crisp sharp
sample sentences
"a sharp photographic image""the sharp crack of a twig"
"the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
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marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
astute sharp shrewd
sample sentences
"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"
lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
similar to
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 14 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
acute discriminating incisive keen knifelike penetrating penetrative piercing sharp
sample sentences
"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"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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ending in a sharp point
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6
acuate acute needlelike sharp
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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extremely steep
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
abrupt precipitous sharp
sample sentences
"an abrupt canyon""the precipitous rapids of the upper river"
"the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"
"a sharp drop"
lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 3
sharp shrill
sample sentences
"a shrill whistle""a shrill gaiety"
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semantic pointers
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harsh
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
sharp sharp-worded tart
sample sentences
"sharp criticism""a sharp-worded exchange"
"a tart remark"
lexical pointers
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lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
sharp
sample sentences
"a sharp pain""sharp winds"
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having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
sharp
sample sentences
"a sharp knife""a pencil with a sharp point"
semantic pointers
also see
attribute
similar to
quick and forceful
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sharp
sample sentences
"a sharp blow"
lexical pointers
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semantic pointers
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very sudden and in great amount or degree
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sharp
(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone
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sharp