Main entry: sharpness, asperity
Definition: harshness of manner
Main entry: sharpness, distinctness
Definition: the quality of being sharp and clear
Main entry: keenness, sharpness
Definition: thinness of edge or fineness of point
Main entry: sharpness
Definition: the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
Usage: the sharpness of her loss
Main entry: sharpness, raciness, pungency, bite
Definition: a strong odor or taste property
Usage: the pungency of mustard; the sulfurous bite of garlic; the sharpness of strange spices; the raciness of the wine
Definition: the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
Usage: his voice had an edge to it
Main entry: sharpness, acuity, acuteness, keenness
Definition: a quick and penetrating intelligence
Usage: he argued with great acuteness; I admired the keenness of his mind