razor-sharp
adjective
1
: very sharp
Sharks have razor-sharp teeth.
2
: showing a lot of intelligence or the ability to think quickly
a razor-sharp attorney
a razor-sharp wit/mind
Examples of razor-sharp in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The razor-sharp dialogue is rapid-fire, and proper delivery requires a keen understanding of the nature and nuance of language.
—
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
This tension between gravity and levity, and a razor-sharp sense of humor, infuses many of her artworks.
—Ariel Fisher, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The Final Reckoning’] is whip-smart and razor-sharp, this tense eighth entry in one of the most exhilarating franchises of all time is another winner.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for razor-sharp
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
This tension between gravity and levity, and a razor-sharp sense of humor, infuses many of her artworks.
—Ariel Fisher, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The Final Reckoning’] is whip-smart and razor-sharp, this tense eighth entry in one of the most exhilarating franchises of all time is another winner.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for razor-sharp
Cite this Entry
“Razor-sharp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-sharp. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share