sharp

Definition

  • noun: a musical note that is one semitone higher than a specified note
  • noun: one that is sharp
  • verb: to raise (as a musical tone) in pitch
  • adjective: having a thin edge that is able to cut things or a fine point that is able to make a hole in things
  • adjective: adapted to cutting or piercing
  • used of an interval in music
  • synonyms: acrid, tart, piercing

Examples

  • a 'sharp' image/picture/photograph [=an image/picture/photograph in which the small details can be clearly seen]

  • a 'sharp' break from tradition [=a sudden change from the traditional way of doing things]

  • A 'sharp-eyed' [='perceptive'] reader will notice the book's repeating themes.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That hurts. Sorry. Used your gag. Money from Mr. Chairman. Thank you. I can develop a new project. You're very sharp. You noticed that. That robot performed well at the Gulf. Want to see its performance? Here it comes. Look! Look at that! It's super. (..)
    2007 Kantoku · Banzai!