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- DictionarySharp·ness/ˈSHärpnəs/
noun
- 1. the quality or state of being sharp: "the sweet flavor contrasts with the sharpness of the lemon"
the quality of having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: The warriors admired the sharpness of the sword's blade. 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:
the quality of having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: The warriors admired the sharpness of the sword's blade. 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:
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.
a. : inclined to or marked by irritability or anger. a sharp temper. b. : causing intense mental or physical distress. a sharp pain. c. : cutting in language or import. a sharp rebuke.
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.
B1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: a knife with a sharp edge / blade. sharp teeth / claws / fingernails. The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough. C2. producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut:
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.
