sharp
Having an edge or point that can cut things easily.
Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce something easily.
Making a short, high sound that can hurt the ears.
Having a sudden, high-pitched, and often unpleasant sound.
Able to think and understand things quickly.
Quick to notice, understand, and respond to things; mentally alert.
Giving a quick and strong hurt in the body.
Causing sudden, strong, and often localized physical pain.
Turning quickly or suddenly at an angle.
Having an abrupt or steep change in direction or angle.
Speaking or acting in an angry or critical way.
Expressing disapproval or criticism in a severe or cutting way.
In music, playing or singing a little too high in pitch.
In music, having pitch slightly higher than the correct note.
- Base: sharp
- Comparative: sharper
- Superlative: sharpest
look sharp
1hurry up and pay attention
Move quickly and pay attention to what you are doing.
- Look sharp! The bus is coming.
- We need to look sharp if we're going to finish on time.
sharp as a tack
1very intelligent and quick thinking
Very smart and able to think quickly.
- Even at 80 years old, she's still as sharp as a tack.
- He's new here but already as sharp as a tack.
turn on one's heel sharply
1turn suddenly on one's heel/foot forcefully
Turn around very quickly and strongly on one foot.
- She turned on her heel sharply and left the room.
- He spun sharply on his heel when he heard his name.