sharp; keen; piercing (sound); intense (criticism)
Meanings
4 senses · 12 examplesadjective
sharp; pointed; able to pierce easily
Describes the physical property of an object.
The edge of this scalpel is extremely sharp.
Be careful! This needle is very sharp, don't prick your finger.
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He cut the rope with a sharp dagger.
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keen; sharp; penetrating (of mind, observation)
Describes intellectual acuity, insight, or perceptiveness.
His vision is sharp; he identified the key to the problem at a glance.
This journalist is known for his keen powers of observation.
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She has a sharp insight into market trends.
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shrill; piercing; high-pitched and harsh
Describes unpleasant, high-frequency sounds.
A shrill police siren pierced the night sky.
His voice became very shrill when he was nervous.
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A sharp, screeching sound was made when the brakes were applied.
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intense; sharp; severe (of criticism, conflict, struggle)
Describes severe or intense verbal or ideological confrontations.
This article offers sharp criticism of corruption.
The two sides engaged in an intense struggle during the meeting.
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The focus of this debate has triggered sharp opposition.