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- Dictionarysharpness/ˈʃɑːpnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being sharp: "the sweet flavour contrasts with the sharpness of the lemon" Similar Opposite
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the quality of being intelligent or quick to notice things: She has a remarkable sharpness of mind. The condition can cause patients to lose some of their mental sharpness. the quality of being physically quick and skilful: The player still has some way to go before he regains his sharpness. More examples.
Definitions of sharpness. noun. the quality of being sharp and clear. synonyms: distinctness. see more. noun. thinness of edge or fineness of point. synonyms: keenness. see more. noun. the quality of being keenly and painfully felt. “the sharpness of her loss” see more. noun. a quick and penetrating intelligence.
adapted to cutting or piercing: such as; having a thin keen edge or fine point; briskly or bitingly cold : nipping… See the full definition
the quality of being said or done in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people: I was taken aback by the sharpness of her reply. the quality of being unpleasantly cold: There was a wintry sharpness in the air. Fewer examples. Abrasives sharpen the edge to razor sharpness. He winced slightly at the sharpness in her voice.
1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing. 2. a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image. b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose. c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior. 3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn. 4. a.
the ability to notice or understand things quickly or to react quickly. her mental sharpness. After his injury, the player needs time to regain his sharpness. the sharpness of her wit. the fact of being critical or severe. There was a sudden sharpness in her voice.
producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut: She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet. sharp pain I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. painful Her ankle was still painful if she put weight on it.
Sharpness Definition. (uncountable) The cutting ability of an edge; keenness. (uncountable) The fineness of the point a pointed object. (countable) The product or result of being sharp. (of food etc) Pungency or acidity. (of an image) Distinctness, focus. An inland port in Gloucestershire.
Synonyms for SHARPNESS: bitterness, edge, bite, acidity, acuteness, roughness, harshness, poignancy; Antonyms of SHARPNESS: softness, gentleness, mildness, kindliness, warmth, warmness, heat, hotness
mentally quick; keen: a sharp lad. shrewd or clever: a sharp bargainer. shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice. [ Music.] (of a tone) raised a half step in pitch: F sharp. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat ). [ Informal.]very stylish: a sharp dresser. adv. keenly, carefully, or alertly: to look sharp.
