# sharpest

/ˈʃɑɹpəst/ (US) · /ʃˈɑːpəst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sharpest
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

the most pointed, clear, or intense version of something. You use it to describe the highest level of quality or the most extreme degree of a feeling.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'sharp', indicating the highest degree of point, clarity, or intensity. Often used to describe the most acute physical edge or the most vivid mental perception.

## Examples

- The knife has the sharpest edge in the kitchen.
- The critic's review was the sharpest I have ever read, pointing out every small mistake in the film.
- The sharpest minds in the department gathered to debate the new policy, ensuring that no detail was overlooked before the final vote.

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