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What is another word for sharp?

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Able to pierce or cut with relative ease
“There was nothing we had available that was sharp enough to use as a cutting tool.”
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Having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect or awareness
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“His mind was as sharp as it had ever been.”
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Exploitative, usually in an unscrupulous manner
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“In reality, it was ordinary citizens and not the sharp operators who stored their wealth in banknotes.”
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Having or producing a sudden and intense piercing sensation
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“Her coughing ceased for a brief moment when she felt a sharp pain on her lower leg.”
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Of having extreme clarity or definition
“The image is black-and-white with strong contrast and sharp detail.”
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Denotes a well-dressed person, typically but not necessarily a male
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“Looking sharp in a grey suit, he had managed to inveigle his way into City Hall through the side entrance.”
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Denotes the use of derogatory or derisory language intended to hurt or insult others
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“Her words were sharp and I felt them cut into each piece of my shattered heart.”
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Refers to an intense or acrid flavor
“The sharp taste of salt and alkaline was tangy on my lips.”
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Denotes an intense coldness that can feel like it is penetrating the body
“It was growing dark and a sharp wind was blowing off the sea.”
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Diminishing to a point or edge
“The long robe drapes over the front of the throne, falling in pleats that taper to sharp points along the hem.”
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Having the ability to perceive, comprehend and respond in a speedy manner
“It transcends its soap-opera instincts thanks to the bright humor and sharp observations of the script.”
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Turning sharply into another direction
“It made a sharp turn to the left and went on to meander away to unpredictable destinations.”
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Physically rising or falling sharply
“He is on a winding road, a cliff, with a sharp drop to the ocean.”
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Denotes a sudden or dramatic change
“The recovery of residential building activity last year and early this year was a major factor contributing to a very sharp rise in prices of lumber and plywood.”
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A loud piercing sound
“All in all, not much got done until Mikhail's aunt Meredith came in and silenced them all with a sharp whistle.”
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A psychological feeling of intuition
“She got out of the shower lazily, and had a sharp feeling in her gut that something would happen today.”
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Denotes speediness
“Moore set off at a sharp pace.”
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Lacking consideration for others
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Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
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Fast, nimble or dextrous in movement
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Having or showing good sense or judgment
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Having many thorns or thorn bushes
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Having the characteristics of an epigram
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(of sound) Resembling that produced by metal objects striking each other
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Funny and clever
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Clearly or explicitly expressed or defined
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Done or occurring quickly or promptly
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Accurate or correct in all details
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Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
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Very severe or serious
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Based on sound reasoning
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Being clear enough to be read, readable, particularly for handwriting
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Fastidious and hard to please
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(of a man) Aesthetically pleasing to view or look at
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Full of energy and enthusiasm
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Having a rough or sharp texture or quality
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Covered in hair or bristles
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Thin, especially referring to people
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Highly stimulating to the senses
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In an exact or precise way, especially with regards to a point, location or time
“It hit me sharp in the eye, exactly where he intended, I think.”
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Accurate or punctual with regards to time
“It was six o'clock sharp in the morning, and it was time for him to put his game face on.”
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In a sudden or unexpected manner
“On anything other than a smooth track, it would suddenly turn sharp left for no reason.”
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Immediately, with little or no delay