Sharp Synonyms
Sharp is an adjective. Its synonyms include keen, sharp-edged, razor-sharp, razor-edged, sharpened, honed, whetted, serrated, knife-like, and cutting. Its antonyms are dull and blunt. Here are some additional synonyms for "sharp" with example sentences.
Another word for sharp
247 other ways to say sharp.
1. in the sense of keen
- keen
- razor-sharp
- sharpened
- whetted
- knife-like
- edged
- sharp-edged
- razor-edged
- honed
- serrated
- cutting
- acute
2. in the sense of pointed
- pointed
- tapered
- spiky
- acicular
- acuminate
- mucronate
- cuspidate
- conoid
- tapering
- needle-like
- pointy
- lanceolate
- subulate
- aculeate
- cusped
3. in the sense of excruciating
- excruciating
- intense
- piercing
- shooting
- severe
- keen
- searing
- agonizing
- violent
- stabbing
- stinging
- acute
- fierce
- exquisite
4. in the sense of tangy
- tangy
- strong
- acid
- sour
- vinegary
- bitter
- acidulous
- acetous
- burning
- piquant
- acidic
- acidy
- tart
- pungent
- acerb
- acetic
- acrid
5. in the sense of loud
- loud
- shrill
- high
- harsh
- ear-splitting
- thunderous
- head-splitting
- piercing
- high-pitched
- penetrating
- strident
- deafening
- booming
6. in the sense of harsh
- harsh
- hard
- scathing
- biting
- trenchant
- acrimonious
- tart
- sarcastic
- ill-tempered
- venomous
- vitriolic
- hurtful
- unkind
- cruel
- abusive
- brusque
- acerb
- catty
- acidulous
- bitter
- cutting
- caustic
- barbed
- mordant
- acerbic
- acid
- sardonic
- spiteful
- malicious
- vicious
- nasty
- severe
- wounding
- curt
- abrasive
- bitchy
- mordacious
7. in the sense of intense
- intense
- keen
- bitter
- searing
- heartfelt
- overpowering
- acute
- strong
- fierce
- piercing
- very great
8. in the sense of distinct
- distinct
- clear
- well focused
- stark
- marked
- pronounced
- manifest
- clear-cut
- well defined
- crisp
- obvious
- definite
- evident
9. in the sense of sudden
- sudden
- rapid
- precipitous
- abrupt
- steep
- precipitate
10. in the sense of observant
- keen
- observant
- sharp-sighted
- hawklike
- percipient
- penetrative
- penetrating
- sensitive
- keen-witted
- quick
- clever
- astute
- intuitive
- agile
- nimble-witted
- quick off the mark
- apt
- finely honed
- probing
- insightful
- smart
- quick on the uptake
- savvy
- downy
- suss
- cute
- whip-smart
- argute
- perceptive
- acute
- beady
- discerning
- perspicacious
- piercing
- discriminating
- incisive
- sharp-witted
- quick-witted
- shrewd
- intelligent
- bright
- nimble
- alert
- ready
- fine
- rapier-like
- searching
- knowing
- on the ball
- not missing a trick
- with all one's wits about one
- genius
- pawky
- heads-up
- long-headed
11. in the sense of clever
- clever
- canny
- cunning
- crafty
- guileful
- dishonest
- fly
- shrewd
- smart
- wily
- artful
- unscrupulous
- slick
12. in the sense of smart
- smart
- fashionable
- modish
- spruce
- cool
- classy
- snappy
- nifty
- kicking
- tony
- spiffy
- stylin'
- stylish
- chic
- elegant
- trendy
- snazzy
- flash
- natty
- dressy
- kicky
- fly
- sassy
- trig
13. in the sense of precisely
- precisely
- on the dot
- prompt
- dead on
- on the button
- on the knocker
- exactly
- promptly
- punctually
- on the stroke of …
- on the nose
14. in the sense of abruptly
- abruptly
- sharply
- unexpectedly
- suddenly
- all of a sudden
- without warning
Sharp Sentences
The knife is extremely sharp today.
Her tone was sharp during conversation.
He has a sharp memory overall.
The turn was dangerously sharp ahead.