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Sharpest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharpest

 

[ สƒษ‘หrpษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of sharpness

The term 'sharpest' refers to the highest degree of sharpness in an object. It is commonly used to describe the edge of a blade, tool, or any item that can be sharp. 'Sharpest' can also be metaphorically applied to describe a person's intellect or perception, indicating that they are particularly astute or quick-witted. In visual contexts, it can refer to images or graphics that have the highest clarity and definition.

Synonyms

acute, finest, keenest, pointed

Examples of usage

  • She is the sharpest student in class.
  • This knife is the sharpest I've ever used.
  • The sharpest image will always be favored in presentations.
Context #2 | Adjective

climate or tension

In discussions around climate or societal tensions, 'sharpest' can indicate the most intense or severe condition. For instance, a 'sharpest increase' in temperatures or tensions refers to the most extreme or notable rise. This usage often signifies concern or a need for immediate attention to the situation.

Synonyms

most acute, most intense, severest

Examples of usage

  • The sharpest rise in temperature was recorded last summer.
  • We are facing the sharpest political tensions in years.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharpest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais afiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคคเฅ‡เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scharfeste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertajam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะณะพัั‚ั€ั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najostrzejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚้‹ญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus aigu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs afilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en keskin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋‚ ์นด๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุญุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejostล™ejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najostrejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€้”‹ๅˆฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najostrejลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skarpastur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ›แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs afilado

Etymology

The word 'sharp' originates from the Old English term 'scearp,' which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'skerapaz' meaning 'cutting.' The evolution of the term leads to meanings associated with both physical sharpness and keen intellect. Over time, 'sharp' has been adopted in various contexts, with comparatives and superlatives like 'sharper' and 'sharpest' emerging to describe varying degrees of sharpness. The suffix '-est' is a common way in English to form superlatives, indicating the highest degree of the quality described by the adjective. Given its versatility, 'sharp' has become prominent in everyday language, spanning culinary, artistic, and emotional contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,666, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.