| Main Entry: |
sharp |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
perceptive, quick-witted |
Synonyms: |
acute,
adroit,
alert,
apt,
astute, brainy,
bright,
brilliant,
canny,
clever,
critical,
cute,
discerning, discriminating,
fast,
foxy*, having smarts,
ingenious,
intelligent,
keen,
knowing,
nimble, nobody's fool, not born yesterday,
observant, on the ball,
original,
penetrating, penetrative,
quick, quick on the trigger, quick on the uptake,
ready,
resourceful,
savvy*,
sensitive,
slick,
smart, smart as a tack,
subtle,
wise
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Antonyms: |
ignorant, stupid, unintelligent
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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