Definitions for sharpness

Definitions for (noun) sharpness

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


Main entry: sharpness, edge

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


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