Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sharper
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɑɹpɚ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: cardsharp, card_sharp, cardsharper, card_sharper, sharper, sharpie, sharpy, card_shark
    Meaning: a professional card player who makes a living by cheating at card games
Usage examples
  • "Why not?" Dicky's tone was sharper than I had ever heard it.
  • A chill sharper than that of the frosty air--a chill of fear--smote him.
  • So they all got a good leathering because they had not kept a sharper look-out.
  • It’s a bit sharper to-night, but we’re likely to have sudden changes at this season.”
  • Till the evening, nearing, One the shutters drew -- Quick! a sharper rustling! And this linnet flew!
  • And now sharper feelings came shooting through her heart, whether pain or pleasure she could hardly tell.
  • Lady Georgina was now in her finest vein of spleen: her acid wit grew sharper and more caustic each moment.
  • This thing was very grievous to them, but the damoiseau thought within himself that it were good to bear the pains he knew, rather than to seek out others that might prove sharper still.