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sharper
As a comparative adjective, this word describes a higher degree of intensity, precision, or physical keenness. It is frequently used to contrast two objects or states, moving from a blunt or dull condition to one of high definition or suddenness. In mental contexts, it suggests a superior level of wit or cognitive agility.
When used as a noun, the term carries a specific, negative connotation related to dishonesty and deception. It refers specifically to a confidence trickster or a card cheat, evoking an image of sleight of hand and calculated manipulation in gambling environments. This noun usage is distinct from the adjective and is far less common in modern daily conversation than its descriptive counterpart.
Meanings
Having a finer edge or point than another object, allowing it to cut or pierce more easily.
More acute, perceptive, or mentally alert than another person.
Her analytical skills are even sharper than those of her mentor.
More distinct, clear, or well-defined in appearance or sound compared to something else.
Examples
彼はその役職の他の候補者よりも間違いなく頭の回転が速い。
She has become sharper since she started practicing mindfulness.
マインドフルネスを始めてから、彼女の洞察力はより鋭くなった。