pin-sharp
Extremely clear image
Pin-sharp means extremely sharp or precisely focused.
The term applies to images, whether photographic or visual: a pin-sharp photograph, pin-sharp resolution on the new display.
It extends to mental acuity—a pin-sharp mind misses nothing.
More common in British than American English, where razor-sharp often fills the same role.
Concentrated attention point
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- macroRecorded command sequence
telephoto · autofocus · bokeh · sensor · megapixel · enlargement · print · crisp
Firm and breakable
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- definedGiven exact meaning
- detailedFull of specifics
high-resolution · vivid · distinct · precise · fine-grained · crystal-clear · well-defined · contrasty
Mentally sharp, discerning
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- keenSharp or enthusiastic
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
- incisiveSharply analytical
perceptive · shrewd · quick-witted · penetrating · discerning · intelligent · bright · clever
Pushed or smoothed flat
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- crispFirm and breakable
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
neat · tailored · dapper · polished · pristine · well-groomed · impeccable · starched
focus
Concentrated attention point
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
macro · telephoto · autofocus · bokeh · sensor · megapixel · enlargement · print · crisp · detail
crisp
Firm and breakable
detailed · high-resolution · vivid · distinct · precise · fine-grained · crystal-clear · well-defined · contrasty · delineated
astute
Mentally sharp, discerning
incisive · perceptive · shrewd · quick-witted · penetrating · discerning · intelligent · bright · clever · analytical
pressed
Pushed or smoothed flat
- creasedBearing pressed lines
- crispFirm and breakable
- immaculateCompletely without blemish
smart · neat · tailored · dapper · polished · pristine · well-groomed · impeccable · starched · fitted