Look sharp
verb
To dress in a clean, attractive, and smart way.
You look sharp in your new suit!
Often appears as...
- dress sharp
- look sharp today
adverb
To act quickly or promptly.
Look sharp! We don't have much time.
Often appears as...
- look sharp and get moving
- you'd better look sharp
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To appear intelligent or quick-witted.
She looks sharp, having answered all the quiz questions correctly.
Often appears as...
- she looks sharp
- he looks sharp
adjective
Appearing severe or harsh.
He gave her a look sharp enough to shatter glass.
Often appears as...
- sharp look of disapproval
- sharp look of criticism
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To dress in a clean, attractive, and smart way.
You look sharp in your new suit!
Often appears as...
- dress sharp
- look sharp today
adverb
To act quickly or promptly.
Look sharp! We don't have much time.
Often appears as...
- look sharp and get moving
- you'd better look sharp
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To appear intelligent or quick-witted.
She looks sharp, having answered all the quiz questions correctly.
Often appears as...
- she looks sharp
- he looks sharp
adjective
Appearing severe or harsh.
He gave her a look sharp enough to shatter glass.
Often appears as...
- sharp look of disapproval
- sharp look of criticism
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Dress Impressively
Use 'look sharp' to compliment someone on their elegant appearance, often for special occasions.
Wow, you look sharp in that tuxedo!
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Formal
'Look sharp' isn't only for formal wear; it can describe any neat, well-put-together outfit.
Even in jeans and a t-shirt, you manage to look sharp.
Pro Tip 1/2Dress Impressively
Use 'look sharp' to compliment someone on their elegant appearance, often for special occasions.
Wow, you look sharp in that tuxedo!
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Formal
'Look sharp' isn't only for formal wear; it can describe any neat, well-put-together outfit.
Even in jeans and a t-shirt, you manage to look sharp.
Pro Tip 1/2Dress Impressively
Use 'look sharp' to compliment someone on their elegant appearance, often for special occasions.
Wow, you look sharp in that tuxedo!
Pro Tip 2/2Not Just Formal
'Look sharp' isn't only for formal wear; it can describe any neat, well-put-together outfit.
Even in jeans and a t-shirt, you manage to look sharp.
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