sharp
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3.3
- adjective
- /ʃɑrp/
- Her sharp wit always impresses everyone at the debates.
- a sharp mind
- keep you sharp
- a sharp eye
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Watch on YouTubeShe was very, very sharp and fearless.
- She was very, very sharp and fearless.
- And my instinct was so sharp, so sharp.
- And I'm like, dude, he's a sharp dude, so you know.
- As it turns out, Paulikoff might be one of the sharpest of the bunch.
- I have to be mentally sharp to deal with the next call.
- So, so you don't have to be the sharpest knife in the drawer.
- He is one of the most acutely sharp human beings.
- So right now your intellect is a sharp instrument.
- They need to be fit, not fat, sharp, not shabby.
- Not the not the sharpest knife in the spoon.
- And then that doesn't help for play or being sharp or anything like this.
Examples
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You might realize that it keeps you sharp, keeps you on your toes.
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As it turns out, Paulikoff might be one of the sharpest of the bunch.
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I very much want to stay crazy sharp until the day I die.
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You are looking very sharp this morning.
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Moon was only five years old, but being sharp like he is, he knew what was going on.
Fiction book (1990) -
No matter what I do, at least one problem keeps my mind sharp and it's worth it.
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Wow, got some sharp people who can communicate.
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I have to be mentally sharp to deal with the next call.
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Another way is to have a sharp eye for emerging patterns.
Academic text (2006) -
She was very, very sharp and fearless.
Synonyms
70
3.2
Able to understand and answer fast
53
2.8
Having a quick, clear mind that notices small details
50
4.7
Good at judging situations and making smart business decisions
41
5.5
Quick to notice or understand small details and meaning
38
6.9
Good at understanding a situation quickly and using it to get an advantage
18
4.1
Able to cut very easily with a thin hard edge, like a knife
14
4.1
Able to notice and understand things quickly
14
4.1
Able to see small things and notice small changes quickly
8
6.8
Showing a clear, deep understanding and explaining ideas sharply
7
6.2
Showing good taste and the ability to notice small differences in quality
6
5.4
Quick to understand and notice important details
5
6.7
Able to understand new things very quickly
5
4.8
Able to think and give smart fast answers
2
6.3
A person who notices and understands things quickly and deeply
2
5.5
Able to think clearly, understand quickly, and make good judgments
1
9.2
Able to notice and understand things quickly
1
5.2
Quick to notice and understand small details
1
7.5
Understands things quickly and deeply
1
6.0
Quick to notice small changes or details that others miss
Very clear and exact so there is no doubt
Thinking or words that are very sharp and hurt people quickly
Antonyms
Idioms
- Informal
1
9.9
A joking way to say something is very unpleasant or painful
Compounds
1
9.5
A large land bird with pointed tail feathers found in western prairies and open forests
How Clever
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sharp for a quick mind comes from the idea of being 'keen' or 'pointed' like a blade, so a sharp person notices details and understands things fast.