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Sharp (Adjective)

Meaning¹

Harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark".

Examples

The politician's sharp tongue left many of her opponents reeling from her biting comments.
Her sharp criticism of the government's policies sparked a heated debate among the audience.
The two colleagues had a sharp-worded exchange in the meeting, with neither willing to back down.
The comedian's sharp wit and sarcasm had the crowd in stitches, but also left some feeling uncomfortable.
The actress's sharp response to the journalist's question left him stumbling to recover from the verbal jab.

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Sharpness (noun)

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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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

Her sharp insight into the financial data revealed trends that had been hidden to the others.
With her sharp analysis of the competition, she developed a successful business strategy.
His sharp remarks often pierced the cloud of polite conversation that veiled real opinion.
A sharp reader would note that her emotional anguish eventually bled onto every page of the story.
It required sharp focus on history's contingencies, surprises and disarray rather than evolutionary clarity and prediction.

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Sharpness (noun)

Meaning⁴

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".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

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Sharpness (noun)

Meaning⁵

Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The alarm clock let out a sharp shriek that jolted me awake.
Her sharp laughter cut through the noise of the party.
The referee's sharp whistle pierced the air, signaling a foul.
The bird's sharp chirping was a pleasant accompaniment to the morning walk.
The teacher's sharp voice rose above the chatter of the students.

Synonyms

Shrill

Meaning⁶

Keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

Dull

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Sharpness (noun)

Meaning⁷

Extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The hikers had to navigate a sharp descent down the mountain, using ropes and harnesses to ensure their safety.
The sharp incline of the roller coaster's first drop made riders scream with excitement.
The landscape shifted dramatically as the road dropped off a sharp cliff, revealing a breathtaking view of the valley below.
The sharp slope of the ski run made it a challenging course for even the most experienced skiers.
The sharp drop-off at the edge of the waterfall created a misty veil that surrounded the pool below.

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Meaning⁸

Quick and forceful; "a sharp blow".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

The boxer landed a sharp jab to his opponent's face, sending him stumbling backward.
The sharp kick from the mule caught the farmer off guard and left him limping.
The sharp crack of the whip echoed through the air, startling the horses.
The sharp rap on the door made her jump, and she quickly got up to answer it.
The sharp thrust of the sword sliced through the armor and into the knight's side.