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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 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.
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.
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.
Synonyms for SHARPNESS: bitterness, edge, bite, acidity, acuteness, roughness, harshness, poignancy; Antonyms of SHARPNESS: softness, gentleness, mildness, kindliness, warmth, warmness, heat, hotness
Definitions of sharpness. noun. the quality of being sharp and clear. synonyms: distinctness. see more. the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines. maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system. noun. thinness of edge or fineness of point.
SHARP definition: 1. having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something: 2. producing or…. Learn more.
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.
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.
felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain. Synonyms: excruciating, severe. merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words. Synonyms: biting, pointed, acrimonious, acid, cutting, unmerciful.
