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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"
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.
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.
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:
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.
adjective. , sharp·er, sharp·est. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. Antonyms: dull. terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn.
[ 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. abruptly or suddenly: turned sharp and ran. punctually; exactly at (a certain time): one o'clock sharp.
