sharper
noun
[ ˈʃɑːpə ]
• a swindler, especially at cards.
sharp
adjective
• (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.
• "cut the cake with a very sharp knife"
Similar:
keen,
sharp-edged,
razor-sharp,
razor-edged,
sharpened,
honed,
whetted,
serrated,
knife-like,
cutting,
edged,
acute,
• producing a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect.
• "I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my back"
Similar:
excruciating,
agonizing,
intense,
violent,
piercing,
stabbing,
shooting,
stinging,
severe,
acute,
keen,
fierce,
searing,
exquisite,
• distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined.
• "the job was a sharp contrast from her past life"
Similar:
distinct,
clear-cut,
clear,
well defined,
well focused,
crisp,
stark,
obvious,
marked,
definite,
pronounced,
evident,
manifest,
• (of an action or change) sudden and marked.
• "there was a sharp increase in interest rates"
• having or showing speed of perception, comprehension, or response.
• "her sharp eyes missed nothing"
Similar:
keen,
perceptive,
observant,
acute,
sharp-sighted,
beady,
hawklike,
discerning,
percipient,
perspicacious,
penetrative,
piercing,
penetrating,
discriminating,
sensitive,
incisive,
keen-witted,
sharp-witted,
quick,
quick-witted,
clever,
shrewd,
astute,
intelligent,
intuitive,
bright,
agile,
nimble,
nimble-witted,
alert,
quick off the mark,
ready,
apt,
fine,
finely honed,
rapier-like,
probing,
searching,
insightful,
knowing,
smart,
on the ball,
quick on the uptake,
not missing a trick,
savvy,
with all one's wits about one,
downy,
genius,
suss,
pawky,
cute,
heads-up,
whip-smart,
long-headed,
argute,
• (of musical sound) above true or normal pitch.
• (of clothes or their wearer) smart and stylish.
• "they were greeted by a young man in a sharp suit"
Similar:
smart,
stylish,
fashionable,
chic,
modish,
elegant,
spruce,
trendy,
cool,
snazzy,
classy,
flash,
snappy,
natty,
nifty,
dressy,
kicking,
kicky,
tony,
fly,
spiffy,
sassy,
stylin',
trig,
Origin:
Old English sc(e)arp, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch scherp and German scharf .
