sivri

Sivri is a Turkish adjective meaning sharp or pointed. It describes objects with a pointed edge or tip, such as sivri uç (sharp tip) or sivri diş (sharp tooth). The term is also used metaphorically to convey keenness of intellect or wit, most commonly in the compound sivri zekâ, meaning keen intelligence. In everyday language, sivri can describe tools, weapons, or drawings with a sharply defined point, as well as qualities like a sharp mind or a sharp critique.

Linguistically, sivri is of Turkish origin and has cognates in related Turkic languages with a similar sense of sharpness. In Turkish spelling it remains lowercase when used as an ordinary adjective, but it can appear in compound adjectives and as part of proper names within Turkish contexts. The word is common in literature, media, and speech and contributes to precise and vivid description. In contrast to keskin, another common word for sharp, sivri often emphasizes pointedness or edge configuration rather than overall edge quality, though the terms can overlap in some contexts.