sharply-formed
|sharp-ly-formed|
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/ˈʃɑrpli fɔrmd/
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/ˈʃɑːpli fɔːmd/
(sharp)
keen edge or point
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sharp' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scearp,' where 'scearp' meant 'keen' or 'cutting.'
Historical Evolution
'scearp' transformed into the Middle English word 'sharp,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sharp.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'keen' or 'cutting,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a distinct or clear form.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a distinct, clear, and well-defined shape or form.
The sculpture was sharply-formed, with every detail meticulously crafted.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 16:44