sharp
adjective
uk/ʃɑːp/ usa sharp change is sudden and very noticeable:
a sharp rise/increase in sth Analysts expect a sharp rise in core inflation to 2.7%.
The decision is likely to mean a sharp increase in regulatory fees paid by companies registered as sponsors.
a sharp drop/decline/fall in sth There has been a sharp decline in the standard of living.
Builders faced a sharp drop in construction spending in November.
showing intelligence and excellent judgement:
The two are very sharp businessmen who have seen their property business move from handling small-scale office developments to schemes totaling €800 million.
She is known in the media as a sharp and incisive thinker.
sharp language is severe and angry:
The CEO's proposals came in for some sharp criticism.
be sharp with sb He was sharp with me when I asked him to help.
Gomez's business practices came under sharp attack at the Senate hearing.
in sharp contrast (to sth)
in a way that is clearly recognized as different to something else:
Sales were particularly strong last month, in sharp contrast to its main competitors.