SHARP

/ʃɑːp/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 10

Definition

adverb changing suddenly in direction and degree. — synonyms: sharply, acutely
noun a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named.
noun a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point.
adjective (of something seen or heard) clearly defined. — synonyms: crisp
adjective ending in a sharp point. — synonyms: acuate, acute, needlelike
adjective having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. — synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing
adjective marked by practical hardheaded intelligence. — synonyms: astute, shrewd
adjective harsh. — synonyms: sharp-worded, tart
adjective having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones. — synonyms: shrill
adjective extremely steep. — synonyms: abrupt, precipitous
adjective keenly and painfully felt.
adjective having or made by a thin edge or sharp point.
adjective (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone.
adjective very sudden and in great amount or degree.
adjective quick and forceful.

“The pitch pipe sounded out a perfect F♯ (F sharp).”
“The piece was difficult to read after it had been transposed, since in the new key many notes were sharps.”
“Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" is written in C♯ minor (C sharp minor.)”