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

Just over 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen, the razor-sharp 18th-century novelist’s influence over popular culture shows no signs of waning. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 13 July 2026

The play is known for its razor-sharp wit, mistaken identities and romantic mischief. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026

Physical comedy and razor-sharp wit collide in this carnival of theatrical surprises — a masterful blend of classic French farce and contemporary slapstick that will leave audiences breathless with laughter, the news release states. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Alicia Silverstone gave Cher Horowitz’s playful flicks of blonde hair just enough airheaded charm to disguise the character’s razor-sharp intelligence. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for razor-sharp

• endocarp
• pericarp
• carp
• harp
• scarp
• tarp