sharpsharpsharpssharpedsharping1adjective (sharper, sharpest)1with an edge or point that cuts or makes holes easily: a sharp knifea sharp needleoppositeblunt2strong and sudden: a sharp bend in the road I felt a sharp pain in my leg.3clear and easy to see: We could see the sharp outline of the mountains against the sky.4able to see, hear or learn well: She's got a very sharp mind.sharp eyes5sudden and angry: sharp words▶ sharplyadverb: The road bends sharply to the left. ‘Go away!’ he said sharply.sharpsharpsharpssharpedsharping2adverb1exactly: Be here at six o'clock sharp.2with a big change of direction: Turn sharp right at the next corner.