well adapted to cutting or piercing, usu by having a thin edge or fine point
characterized by hard lines and angles
sharp features
involving an abrupt change in direction
a sharp turn
clear in outline or detail; distinct
a sharp image
conspicuously clear; marked
sharp contrast
sudden and vigorous or violent
a sharp tap
capable of acting or reacting quickly
sharp reflexes
said of the senses: able to perceive clearly and distinctly
intellectually alert and penetrating
causing intense usu sudden anguish
a sharp pain
verbally hurtful
a sharp rebuke
affecting the senses or sense organs intensely, e.g. pungent, tart, or acid in flavour
said of a sound: shrill or piercing
bitingly cold; icy
a sharp wind
said of a musical note: raised one semitone in pitch
slightly higher than the true or desired pitch
informal stylish or dressy
paying shrewd usu selfish attention to personal gain
a sharp trader
involved in the most active, difficult, or dangerous aspect of a situation