Sharp synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
razor-edged
Having a keen edge
Keenly perceptive or discerning:
Having a keen edge
Spiny or prickly.
Ending in a peak; pointed:
Referring to something that has a sharp planar surface
Having a barb or barbs
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keen-edged
Having a keen edge
needle-pointed
Having a keen point
Like a spine in shape; slender.
Resembling a needle in shape
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Having a horn or horns
Clearly evident or conspicuous; marked:
sharp as a needle
Having a keen point
(Zoology) Having nails or claws, as opposed to hooves. Used of mammals.
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aculeate
Having prickles or sharp points.
Alternative form of aciculate.
aciculiform
Needle-shaped; acicular.
Handsome, convenient, nice, etc.
The definition of bright is shining and full of light, mentally quick or witty.
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Given to making caustic remarks:
Showing or exercising forethought.
knife-edged
Having a keen edge
Carefully or delicately made or done:
Having a keen point
muricate
(Mycology) covered with crystals
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Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings; caustic:
The definition of audible is loud enough to be heard.
On hand; available:
Paying attention; observant
(Archaic) Not sleeping; awake.
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Energetic or quick in movement:
Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
Relating to an angle or angles; having an angle or angles; forming an angle or corner; sharp-cornered; pointed; as in, an angular figure.
Impossible to slake or satisfy:
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Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied:
Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact:
Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
Of or relating to energy.
Full of life; active; vigorous
The definition of distinctive is a quality or characteristic that is unique to a person or thing.
Given to wearing formal or expensive clothes:
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The definition of chic is a person who is stylish or adopts current fashion trends.
hawkeyed
Vigilant
The definition of mordant is very sarcastic and painful wit or speech.
all-the-rage
Sharply penetrating; piercing:
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Constituting or belonging to the first, highest, or best group in a system of classification:
sarcastic (related)
The definition of sarcastic is a description of a sneering or ironic remark or someone who makes such remarks.
Given to forming schemes or plots; crafty, tricky, deceitful, etc.
honest (antonym)
Characterized by truth; not false:
apiculate
(Botany, of a leaf) Having a short, sharply pointed tip
Acutely sensitive:
(Often military) Projecting outwards, pointing outwards.
intelligent (related)
Having or showing an alert mind or high intelligence; bright, perceptive, informed, clever, wise, etc.
Deeply felt; profound:
The definition of perspicacious is being perceptive with clear vision and good judgment.
Having or showing keen intelligence, perception, or judgment
Appealingly provocative; charming:
piquant peppery
Vigilant
Extremely rapid, hasty, or abrupt; precipitate:
Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a sharp acrid sensation.
Able to deal creatively and effectively with problems, difficulties, etc.
Vigilant
(Obs.) Having a keen sense of smell
Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance:
(Archaic) Scolding, satirical, sharp.
subtile
(Obsolete) subtle
(Archaic) Cutting; sharp
Characterized by extreme emotion, especially anger:
Any of a class of compounds that form hydrogen ions when dissolved in water, and whose aqueous solutions react with bases and certain metals to form salts. Acids turn blue litmus paper red and have a pH of less than 7. Their aqueous solutions have a sour taste.
Acuteness; keenness, as of thought or vision
The degree of distinctness of a photograph, etc.
The quality of being mordacious; biting severity, or sarcastic quality.
A resolute quality of mind
A taunting, sneering, cutting, or caustic remark; gibe or jeer, generally ironic
spinosity
The condition of being spinose
The definition of a tang is the blade of a knife that extends into the handle, a strong taste or odor or sound, or a Chinese dynasty from 618 to 906.
To develop or improve
indistinct (antonym)
Not seen, heard, or perceived clearly; faint; dim; obscure
aboveboard (antonym)
Alternative form of above-board.
forthright (antonym)
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct
undefined (antonym)
(Mathematics) That does not have a meaning and is thus not assigned an interpretation
indefinite (antonym)
Unclear; vague.
mild (antonym)
Designating steel that is tough but malleable and contains only a small percentage of carbon
moderate (antonym)
Not excessive; acting in moderation
calm (antonym)
Without wind or motion; still; quiet
low (antonym)
Ranked near the beginning of an ascending series or scale:
flat (antonym)
Fixed; unvarying:
tasteless (antonym)
Lacking good taste or showing poor taste
dull (antonym)
Mentally slow; stupid
bland (antonym)
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.
amicable (antonym)
Showing friendliness or goodwill.
kind (antonym)
Affectionate, showing benevolence.
benevolent (antonym)
Possessing or manifesting love for mankind.
nice (antonym)
1822, T. Creevey, Reminiscences, 28 Jul:
blunt (antonym)
The definition of blunt is someone who speaks in a direct, often rude way or something with a dull edge or point.
weak (antonym)
Lacking in vigour or expression.
ignorant (antonym)
Unaware or uninformed:
stupid (antonym)
Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
unintelligent (antonym)
Having or displaying a lack or small amount of intelligence.
scruffy (antonym)
The definition of scruffy is someone or something that is unkempt and untidy.
shabby (antonym)
Showing much wear; ragged; threadbare
unstylish (antonym)
Not stylish; unfashionable.
old-fashioned (antonym)
The definition of old fashioned is someone or something that is behind the times, not up to date and often no longer considered relevant.
boring (antonym)
The definition of boring is something for making holes.
slow (antonym)
Allowing movement or action only at a low speed:
approximately (antonym)
on time
late (antonym)
on time
Having sharp points like needles.
Having a cusp.
Having a cusp or cusps
Alternative form of cuspidate.
Having many points
Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity
Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable
Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else.
Alert is defined as being awake and functioning at an energetic level.
Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent.
Alternative spelling of quick-witted.
Having or exhibiting keenly perceptive intellect.
Marked by discernment and understanding; sensitive.
Of something that investigates or explores deeply.
Aware of or careful about the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others:
Skillful in accomplishing a purpose, especially by the use of cunning or craft.
Subtly deceitful; sly; cunning; artful
(Now Rare) Skillful or clever
Foxlike; crafty; wily; sly
Full of guile; deceitfully or treacherously cunning.
Clever or cunning, especially in the practice of deceit.
Requiring great skill or care
Full of wiles; cunning.
Sharp or biting, as in character or expression:
That contracts bodily tissue and checks secretions, capillary bleeding, etc.; styptic
Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.
Biting, sharp, acrid, or caustic
The definition of scathing is something or someone severely and harshly critical.
Dashing; pelting:
Pugnacious or bellicose
Characterized by a sensation of cutting, piercing, or stabbing.
Marked by severity or intensity
Piquant; zesty:
A la mode is defined as trendy or in style.
Full of dash or spirit; bold and lively
Associated with or frequented by stylish or trend-setting people:
Of or characteristic of the mods or the styles they favored
Being in or conforming to the prevailing or current fashion; stylish:
The definition of trig is in good condition, neat or precise.
Holding office; having power:
Lively or energetic; brisk:
(Slang) Of, like, or for effeminate male homosexuals
(Slang) High-toned; luxurious; stylish
Sophisticated, aware, up-to-date, etc.
sharp (related)
Sudden and shrill:
ability (related)
Mentally quick and original
careful (related)
Accurately or thoroughly done or made; painstaking
means (related)
Deceitfully clever
attack (related)
Designed or used for carrying out a hostile or aggressive attack
big (related)
Of great significance; momentous:
smells (related)
Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a strong and often harsh sensation
taste (related)
Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a strong and often harsh sensation
style (related)
The slender part of a flower pistil, connecting the ovary and the stigma. The pollen tube grows through the style delivering the pollen nuclei to the ovary.
usual (related)
The definition of usual is something common or regularly used.
Having the ability to penetrate
harsh
changing suddenly in direction and degree
changing suddenly in direction and degree
razor-sharp (related)
needle-sharp (related)
deft (related)
sharp-edged (related)
Fashionable, in fashion.
unsharpened (antonym)
Not sharpened.
definite (related)
The definition of definite is something that has limits, is clear in meaning, absolutely true and positive.
obvious (related)
(Obs.) Being in the way
observant (related)
Paying careful attention; keenly watchful
active (related)
Being in physical motion:
excellent (related)
Outstandingly good of its kind; of exceptional merit, virtue, etc.
Apt is defined as a response or result that is likely, expected or anticipated.
The definition of discerning is showing good judgment or good taste.
Demanding great care, patience, effort, etc.; arduous
Having the color of fire; brightly red:
high-seasoned: shrill
Vigilant
Displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent.
long-headed
lyncean
Lynx (attributive)
respect (related)
So sharp as to cause mental pain
Able to recognize or draw fine distinctions or judgments:
ground fine
Having a keen edge
honed to razor sharpness
Having a keen edge
sharp-pointed
Having a sharp point
Synonym Study
- Acute literally implies sharp-pointedness and figuratively suggests a penetrating or poignant quality acute hearing, distress, etc. and often connotes suddenness and severity an acute heart attack
- Sharp and keen both apply to that which is cutting, biting, incisive, or piercing, as because of a fine edge, but sharp more often implies a harsh cutting quality a sharp pain, tongue, flavor, etc. and keen often suggests a pleasantly biting or stimulating quality keen wit, delight, etc. or a marked enthusiasm or intensity a keen student
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