ALL meanings of sharper
sharp·er
S s - noun sharper something sharp. 1
- noun sharper Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing. 1
- noun sharper a sharper. 1
- noun sharper Informal. an expert. 1
- noun sharper Music. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this. 1
- adjective sharper having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
- adjective sharper terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. 1
- adjective sharper involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. 1
- adjective sharper abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop. 1
- adjective sharper consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face. 1
- adjective sharper clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image. 1
- adjective sharper distinct or marked, as a contrast: sharp differences of opinion. 1
- adjective sharper pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese. 1
- adjective sharper piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry. 1
- adjective sharper keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind. 1
- adjective sharper felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain. 1
- adjective sharper merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words. 1
- adjective sharper fierce or violent: a sharp struggle. 1
- adjective sharper keen or eager: sharp desire. 1
- adjective sharper quick, brisk, or spirited. 1
- adjective sharper alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy. 1
- adjective sharper mentally acute: a sharp lad. 1
- adjective sharper extremely sensitive or responsive; keen: sharp vision; sharp hearing. 1
- adjective sharper shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer. 1
- adjective sharper shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice. 1
- adjective sharper Music. (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat1 (def 26b.)). 1
- adjective sharper Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket. 1
- adjective sharper Radio, Electronics. of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband. 1
- adjective sharper Phonetics. fortis; voiceless. 1
- adjective sharper composed of hard, angular grains, as sand. 1
- verb with object sharper Music. to raise in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step. 1
- verb without object sharper to sound above the true pitch. 1
- adverb sharper keenly or acutely. 1
- adverb sharper abruptly or suddenly: to pull a horse up sharp. 1
- adverb sharper punctually: Meet me at one o'clock sharp. 1
- adverb sharper vigilantly: Look sharp! 1
- adverb sharper briskly; quickly. 1
- adverb sharper Music. above the true pitch: You're singing a little sharp. 1
- noun sharper a person who cheats or swindles; fraud 0
- noun sharper a person, esp. a gambler, who is dishonest in dealing with others; cheat; swindler 0