sharp
English Thesaurus
1. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | sewing needle, |
| definition | : | a needle used in sewing to pull thread through cloth (noun.artifact) |
2. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | musical notation, |
| definition | : | (music) notation used by musicians (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | double sharp, |
| definition | : | a musical notation of two sharps in front of a note indicating that it is to be raised by two semitones (noun.communication) |
3. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence (adj.all)
| similar | : | smart, |
| definition | : | showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness (adj.all) |
4. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined (adj.all)
| similar | : | distinct, |
| definition | : | easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined (adj.all) |
5. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all)
| similar | : | carnassial, |
| definition | : | (of a tooth) adapted for shearing flesh (adj.all) |
| similar | : | chisel-like, |
| definition | : | resembling a chisel (adj.all) |
| similar | : | dagger-like, |
| definition | : | resembling a dagger (adj.all) |
| similar | : | drill-like, |
| definition | : | resembling a drill (adj.all) |
| similar | : | edged, |
| definition | : | having a cutting edge or especially an edge or edges as specified; often used in combination (adj.all) |
| similar | : | fang-like, |
| definition | : | resembling a fang (adj.all) |
| similar | : | file-like, |
| definition | : | resembling a file (adj.all) |
| similar | : | incisive, |
| definition | : | suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all) |
| similar | : | keen, |
| definition | : | having a sharp cutting edge or point (adj.all) |
| similar | : | knifelike, |
| definition | : | cutting or able to cut as if with a knife (adj.all) |
| similar | : | metal-cutting, |
| definition | : | hard and sharp enough to cut metal (adj.all) |
| similar | : | penetrating, penetrative, |
| definition | : | tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing (adj.all) |
| similar | : | razor-sharp, |
| definition | : | as sharp as a razor (adj.all) |
| similar | : | sharpened, |
| definition | : | made sharp or sharper (adj.all) |
| also | : | pointed, |
| definition | : | having a point (adj.all) |
| attribute | : | keenness, sharpness, |
| definition | : | thinness of edge or fineness of point (noun.attribute) |
6. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point (adj.all)
| similar | : | acute, intense, |
| definition | : | extremely sharp or intense (adj.all) |
| similar | : | fulgurating, |
| definition | : | sharp and piercing (adj.all) |
| similar | : | salt, |
| definition | : | (of speech) painful or bitter (adj.all) |
7. quick and forceful (adj.all)
| similar | : | forceful, |
| definition | : | characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical) (adj.all) |
8. very sudden and in great amount or degree (adj.all)
| similar | : | sudden, |
| definition | : | happening without warning or in a short space of time (adj.all) |
9. extremely steep (adj.all)
| similar | : | steep, |
| definition | : | having a sharp inclination (adj.all) |
10. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones (adj.all)
| similar | : | high, high-pitched, |
| definition | : | used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency (adj.all) |
11. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adj.all)
| domain category | : | music, |
| definition | : | an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner (noun.communication) |
12. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adj.all)
| similar | : | perceptive, |
| definition | : | having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment (adj.all) |
13. harsh (adj.all)
| similar | : | unpleasant, |
| definition | : | disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings (adj.all) |
14. ending in a sharp point (adj.all)
| similar | : | pointed, |
| definition | : | having a point (adj.all) |
15. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point (noun.artifact)
16. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adj.all) |
17. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence (adj.all)
18. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined (adj.all)
19. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all)
| antonym | : | dull, |
| definition | : | not having a sharp edge or point (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | keenness, sharpness, |
| definition | : | thinness of edge or fineness of point (noun.attribute) |
20. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point (adj.all)
| antonym | : | dull, |
| definition | : | not keenly felt (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | sharpness, sharpness, |
| definition | : | the quality of being keenly and painfully felt (noun.attribute) |
21. extremely steep (adj.all)
| derivation | : | precipice, |
| definition | : | a very steep cliff (noun.object) |
22. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones (adj.all)
23. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adj.all)
| antonym | : | natural, |
| definition | : | (of a musical note) being neither raised nor lowered by one chromatic semitone (adj.all) |
| antonym | : | flat, |
| definition | : | (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named (noun.communication) |
24. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adj.all)
| derivation | : | incisiveness, trenchancy, |
| definition | : | keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect (noun.attribute) |
26. ending in a sharp point (adj.all)
| derivation | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | keenness, sharpness, |
| definition | : | thinness of edge or fineness of point (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | acuteness, |
| definition | : | the quality of having a sharp edge or point (noun.attribute) |
27. changing suddenly in direction and degree (adv.all)
| pertainym | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | very sudden and in great amount or degree (adj.all) |
28. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point (noun.artifact)
29. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adj.all) |
30. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence (adj.all)
31. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined (adj.all)
32. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing (adj.all)
| antonym | : | dull, |
| definition | : | not having a sharp edge or point (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | keenness, sharpness, |
| definition | : | thinness of edge or fineness of point (noun.attribute) |
33. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point (adj.all)
| antonym | : | dull, |
| definition | : | not keenly felt (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | sharpness, sharpness, |
| definition | : | the quality of being keenly and painfully felt (noun.attribute) |
34. extremely steep (adj.all)
| derivation | : | precipice, |
| definition | : | a very steep cliff (noun.object) |
35. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones (adj.all)
36. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adj.all)
| antonym | : | natural, |
| definition | : | (of a musical note) being neither raised nor lowered by one chromatic semitone (adj.all) |
| antonym | : | flat, |
| definition | : | (of a musical note) lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adj.all) |
| derivation | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named (noun.communication) |
37. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adj.all)
| derivation | : | incisiveness, trenchancy, |
| definition | : | keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect (noun.attribute) |
39. ending in a sharp point (adj.all)
| derivation | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | keenness, sharpness, |
| definition | : | thinness of edge or fineness of point (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | acuteness, |
| definition | : | the quality of having a sharp edge or point (noun.attribute) |
40. changing suddenly in direction and degree (adv.all)
| pertainym | : | sharp, |
| definition | : | very sudden and in great amount or degree (adj.all) |
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