surprisingly sharp

Frequency: 6.015.6 per million words

sharper than expected, can refer to an image, a blade, or intellect

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Examples (10)

  • The picture is surprisingly sharp and clear.
  • The old knife was surprisingly sharp despite its age.
  • For a young child, her wit was surprisingly sharp.
  • The new camera lens produced surprisingly sharp images even in low light.
  • His memory remained surprisingly sharp well into his nineties.
  • The chef's criticism, though initially harsh, was surprisingly sharp and insightful.
  • She found the cheddar cheese surprisingly sharp, much more so than she anticipated.
  • The sound of the bell was surprisingly sharp, making everyone jump.
  • Despite his quiet demeanor, his observations were surprisingly sharp.
  • The newly honed axe felt surprisingly sharp in his hand.