razor-sharp

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razor-sharp

The chef slices a tomato with a razor-sharp knife.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Extremely sharp; as sharp as a razor's cutting edge: Used to describe an object with a very fine, keen edge capable of precise cutting. 2. Extremely acute, perceptive, or incisive: Used figuratively to describe a person's mind, intellect, or senses that are exceptionally quick, clear, and penetrating. 3. Very clearly defined or delineated: Used to describe something with extremely clear, distinct, and precise boundaries or details.

Usage Examples
  • Literal sharpness:
    • The chef's knife was razor-sharp, slicing through the tomato with no effort.
    • He carefully handled the razor-sharp blade of the craft knife.
  • Figurative sharpness (mind, senses):
    • The detective had a razor-sharp mind, noticing details everyone else missed.
    • Her razor-sharp wit made her a formidable debater.
  • Clear delineation:
    • The telescope provided a razor-sharp image of the lunar surface.
    • The shadow cast by the midday sun was razor-sharp.
Advanced Usage
  • "razor-sharp focus": Intense and undivided concentration.
    • The athlete maintained razor-sharp focus throughout the entire competition.
  • "razor-sharp precision": Extreme accuracy and exactness.
    • The watchmaker worked with razor-sharp precision.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sharp (adj): Having a thin edge or fine point; able to cut or pierce. Also used for quick intelligence or distinct outlines. (A more general term; "razor-sharp" is an intensifier).
  • Keen (adj): Sharp; highly developed. Often used for senses (keen eyesight) or intellect (a keen mind).
  • Precise (adj): Marked by exactness and accuracy.
Synonyms
  • Razor-edged: Having an edge as sharp as a razor.
  • Needle-sharp: Extremely sharp, like the point of a needle.
  • Incisive: (Figuratively) Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
  • Acute: (Figuratively) Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Sharp as a tack: (Idiom) Very intelligent or quick-witted. Similar to the figurative use of "razor-sharp."
  • On the cutting edge: (Idiom) At the forefront of progress or development. Shares the metaphor of sharpness for advancement.
razor-sharp

The chef slices a tomato with a razor-sharp knife.

Adjective
  1. as sharp as a razor
  2. very clearly delineated
    • razor-sharp definition

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