adjective
- comparative form of sharp; having a more pointed edge or tip
- more intense, severe, or acute
- more clear, distinct, or well-defined
noun
- a person who cheats or swindles others, especially in gambling
Usage: informal
Examples
- The new knife is much sharper than the old one.
- She felt a sharper pain in her ankle after the fall.
- The photograph became sharper when he adjusted the focus.
- He’s a sharper student than his brother.
- The card sharper was caught cheating at the casino.
- This pencil needs to be sharper for detailed drawing.
- The debate took a sharper tone in the final minutes.