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having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something<be careful, as that knife is sharp enough to slice off a finger>Synonymscutting, edged, edgy, ground, honed, keen, sharpened, stropped, trenchant, whettedRelated Wordsclawlike; jabbing, jagged, lacerating, piercing, scratching, stabbingNear Antonymsrounded, seamless, smooth; soft; even, flat, level, slickAntonymsblunt, blunted, dull, dulled, obtuse
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causing intense mental or physical distress<sudden sharp pains in your right lower belly can be a sign of appendicitis>Synonymsacute, agonizing, biting, excruciating, smart, smartingRelated Wordsbitter, cutting, keen, penetrating, piercing, raw, stinging; afflicting, distressing, disturbing, upsetting; cruel, grievous, harsh, heartrending, hurtful, lacerating, painful, paralyzing, severe, tormenting, torturous; insufferable, insupportable, intolerable, unacceptable, unbearable, unsupportable; appalling, awful, bad, dire, dreadful, ghastly, horrible, miserable, nasty, rotten, terrible, vile, wretchedNear Antonymspainless; acceptable, bearable, endurable, supportable, sustainable, tolerable; livable (also liveable), sufferableAntonymsdull
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having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor<the cheese is so sharp that its rank aroma can practically clear a room>Synonymsnippy, pungent, strongRelated Wordsacid, acidic; acrid, bitter, harsh; piquant, spicy, tart, zesty; putrid, rancid, rank; acute, keen; animating, energizing, exciting, galvanizing, invigorating, provocative; appetizing, delectable, delicious, palatable, toothsome; flavorful, savory, tastyNear Antonymsaged, mellow; gentle, soft; flat, flavorless, insipid; savorless, tasteless; dilute, thin, watery, weakAntonymsbland, mild, smooth
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tapering to a thin tip<tipped with a sharp arrowhead>— see pointed 1
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being in the latest or current fashion<wore a sharp suit to his first big job interview>— see stylish
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being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance<a television personality whoʼs known as a sharp dresser>— see smart 1
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causing intense discomfort to oneʼs skin<I got chapped lips from sailing all day in that sharp wind>— see cutting 1
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given to or marked by cheating and deception<sharp business practices that are being investigated by the stateʼs consumer protection agency>— see dishonest 2
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having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment<a sharp customer who wasnʼt about to be taken in by that smooth-tongued salesman>— see shrewd
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having or showing quickness of mind<any sharp student would have noticed the error immediately>— see intelligent 1
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marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings<an unnecessarily sharp retort to a perfectly civil question>— see sarcastic
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able to sense slight impressions or differences<you have sharp eyes>— see acute 1
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uncomfortably cool<a spell of unusually sharp weather for this time of year>— see chilly 1
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