Definition of sharps

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  • sharps is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • sharps is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • sharps is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of sharps

  • (of something seen or heard) clearly defined (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sharp photographic image
    2. the sharp crack of a twig

    Synonyms

    1. crisp
  • marked by practical hardheaded intelligence (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. astute
    2. shrewd
  • changing suddenly in direction and degree (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the road twists sharply after the light
    2. turn sharp left here

    Synonyms

    1. acutely
    2. sharply
  • extremely steep (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sharp drop

    Synonyms

    1. abrupt
    2. precipitous
  • having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. shrill
  • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (adjective)

    Examples

    1. as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang

    Synonyms

    1. acute
    2. discriminating
    3. incisive
    4. keen
    5. knifelike
    6. penetrating
    7. penetrative
    8. piercing
  • harsh (adjective)

    Examples

    1. sharp criticism
    2. a sharp-worded exchange

    Synonyms

    1. sharp-worded
    2. tart
  • ending in a sharp point (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. acuate
    2. acute
    3. needlelike
  • a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point (noun)
  • a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named (noun)
  • having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sharp knife
    2. a pencil with a sharp point
  • keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sharp pain
    2. sharp winds
  • (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone (adjective)

    Examples

    1. C sharp
  • quick and forceful (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sharp blow
  • very sudden and in great amount or degree (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a sharp drop in the stock market

See definition of sharps in Merriam Webster