sharpness

sharpness
sharp ► ADJECTIVE 1) having a cutting or piercing edge or point. 2) tapering to a point or edge. 3) sudden and marked: a sharp increase. 4) making a sudden change of direction. 5) clearly defined. 6) producing a sudden, piercing sensation or effect: a sharp pain. 7) quick to understand, notice, or respond. 8) quick to take advantage, especially in a dishonest way. 9) (of a food, taste, or smell) acidic and intense. 10) (of a sound) sudden and penetrating. 11) critical or hurtful. 12) informal smart and stylish. 13) (of musical sound) above true or normal pitch. 14) (after a noun ) (of a note or key) higher by a semitone than a specified note or key.
► ADVERB 1) precisely: at 7.30 sharp. 2) suddenly or abruptly. 3) above the true or normal pitch of musical sound.
► NOUN 1) a musical note raised a semitone above natural pitch. 2) the sign (\#) indicating this. 3) a thing with a sharp edge or point.
DERIVATIVES sharply adverb sharpness noun.
ORIGIN Old English.

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