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sharpish Synonyms

Another word for sharpish

Choosing another word for sharpish depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Promptly or very quickly; without delay (used especially in informal speech).

Usage Example

"We had better pack up our gear and head back to the station promptly before the storm hits."

Strongest
promptly
quickly
Strong
right away
at once
straightaway
pronto
immediately
swiftly

• adjective (Context 2)

Somewhat sharp, keen, or pointed in edge, taste, or manner.

Usage Example

"The cheese had a pleasant, tangy tang that paired well with the apples."

Strong
tangy
tart
Weak
pointed
keen

Opposites of sharpish

The opposite of sharpish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slowly
blunt
mild
leisurely
gradually
dull
See all opposites of sharpish

• Nearby Words

sharpener
sharper
sharpie
sharpish
sharply
sharpness
sharpshooter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sharpish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sharpish
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