sharp - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

Synonyms

• sharp

More generic

• sewing needle

Noun

a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

Synonyms

• sharp

More generic

• musical notation

More specific

• double sharp

Adjective

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

Synonyms

• astute
• sharp
• shrewd

Related

• smart

Adjective

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

Synonyms

• crisp
• sharp

Related

• distinct

Adjective

having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

Synonyms

• sharp

Related

• carnassial
• chisel-like
• dagger-like
• drill-like
• edged
• fang-like
• file-like
• incisive
• keen
• knifelike
• metal-cutting
• penetrating
• penetrative
• razor-sharp
• sharp-toothed
• sharpened

Opposite / Antonyms

• dull

Also See

• pointed

Adjective

keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

Synonyms

• sharp

Related

• acute
• cutting
• fulgurating
• intense
• keen
• knifelike
• lancinate
• lancinating
• piercing
• salt
• stabbing

Opposite / Antonyms

• dull

Adjective

quick and forceful

Synonyms

• sharp

Related

• forceful

Adjective

very sudden and in great amount or degree

Synonyms

• sharp

Related

• sudden

Adjective

extremely steep

Synonyms

• abrupt
• precipitous
• sharp

Related

• steep

Adjective

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

Synonyms

• sharp
• shrill

Related

• high
• high-pitched

Adjective

(of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

Synonyms

• sharp

Opposite / Antonyms

• flat
• natural

Adjective

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Synonyms

• acute
• discriminating
• incisive
• keen
• knifelike
• penetrating
• penetrative
• piercing
• sharp

Related

• perceptive

Adjective

harsh

Synonyms

• sharp
• sharp-worded
• tart

Related

• unpleasant

Adjective

ending in a sharp point

Synonyms

• acuate
• acute
• needlelike
• sharp

Related

• pointed

changing suddenly in direction and degree

Synonyms

• acutely
• sharp
• sharply

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