Unscramble sharps

Definition of sharp

adjective:

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image", "the sharp crack of a twig", "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot". Synonyms: crisp.
• ending in a sharp point. Synonyms: acuate, acute, needlelike.
• 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". Synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing.
• 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". Synonyms: astute, shrewd.
• harsh; "sharp criticism", "a sharp-worded exchange", "a tart remark". Synonyms: sharp-worded, tart.
• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones; "a shrill whistle", "a shrill gaiety". Synonyms: shrill.
• extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon", "the precipitous rapids of the upper river", "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings", "a sharp drop". Synonyms: abrupt, precipitous.
• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain", "sharp winds". Antonyms: dull.
• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife", "a pencil with a sharp point". Antonyms: dull.
• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "C sharp". Antonyms: flat, natural.
• very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market".
• quick and forceful; "a sharp blow".

adverb:

• changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light", "turn sharp left here", "the visor was acutely peaked", "her shoes had acutely pointed toes". Synonyms: acutely, sharply.

noun:

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named.
• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point.

Words nearby

harp, scarp, shard, share, shari, shark, sharpy, tharp.

Rhymes with

arp, carp, harp, scarp, tarp, tharp.