Sharp

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1 English

1.1 Pronunciations
1.2 Etymology
1.3 Adjective

1.3.1 See also
1.3.2 Translations

1.4 Noun

1.4.1 Translations

English

Pronunciations

/ʃʌɹp/
/ʃɑːp/

Etymology

Middle English scharp, from Old English ſcearp.

Adjective

sharp (sharper, sharpest)

Having the ability to cut easily.
Intelligent.
Having the ability to pierce easily.
(music) a note that is played a semitone higher than usual (denoted by the name of the note followed by the symbol ♯).
(music) the scale having a particular sharp note as its tonic
The Moonlight Sonata is written in C♯ minor (C sharp minor)
Music higher-pitched than desired. (The oboe was an eighth of a tone sharp.)
Having an intense flavour. (sharp cheddar)
Intense and sudden. (a sharp pain)
Illegal or dishonest (sharp practice)

Translations

Catalan: esmolat (1), llest (2), punxegut (3), sostingut (4)
Dutch: scherp (1), scherpe (1), scherpzinnig (2), scherpzinnige (2)
Finnish: terävä (1, 2)
French: coupant m (coupante f) (1), intelligent m (intelligente f) (2), pointu m (pointue f) (3), dièse m, f (4)
German: scharf (1, 3), aufgeweckt (2), scharfsinnig (2), -is (4)
Romanian: ascuţit (1, 2, 3), diez (4)
Russian: острый (1, 2)
Swedish: skarp (1), skarpsinnig (2), vass (1, 3)
Spanish: afilado (1), listo (2), puntiagudo (3), sostenido (4)

Noun

(music) the symbol ♯, placed after the name of a note to indicate that the note is to be played a semitone higher.

Translations

Dutch: kruis f
German: Erhöhungszeichen n

WordNet Definitions

two

1. sharp -- (a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named).
2. sharp -- (a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point).

fourteen

1. crisp, sharp -- ((of something seen or heard) clearly defined; "a sharp photographic image"; "the sharp crack of a twig"; "the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot").
2. acuate, acute, sharp, needlelike -- (ending in a sharp point).
3. acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp -- (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").
4. astute, sharp, shrewd -- (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").
5. sharp, sharp-worded, tart -- (harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark").
6. piercing, shrill, sharp -- (high-pitched and sharp; "piercing screams"; "a shrill whistle").
7. abrupt, precipitous, sharp -- (extremely steep; "an abrupt canyon"; "the precipitous rapids of the upper river"; "the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings"; "a sharp drop").
8. sharp (vs. dull) -- (keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point; "a sharp pain"; "sharp winds").
9. incisive, keen, sharp -- (very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation; "an incisive mind"; "a keen intelligence"; "of sharp and active intellect").
10. sharp (vs. 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").
11. acerb, acerbic, astringent, sharp -- (sour or bitter in taste).
12. sharp (vs. flat) (vs. natural) -- (raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone; "C sharp").
13. sharp -- (very sudden and in great amount or degree; "a sharp drop in the stock market").
14. sharp -- (quick and forceful; "a sharp blow").

one

1. sharply, sharp -- (changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here").

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