Meaning & Definition of Sharpness in English
English⟶
Sharpness
/ʃɑrpnəs/
noun
1. A quick and penetrating intelligence
- "He argued with great acuteness"
- "I admired the keenness of his mind"
synonym:
- acuteness,
- acuity,
- sharpness,
- keenness
2. The attribute of urgency in tone of voice
- "His voice had an edge to it"
synonym:
- edge,
- sharpness
3. A strong odor or taste property
- "The pungency of mustard"
- "The sulfurous bite of garlic"
- "The sharpness of strange spices"
- "The raciness of the wine"
synonym:
- pungency,
- bite,
- sharpness,
- raciness
4. The quality of being keenly and painfully felt
- "The sharpness of her loss"
synonym:
- sharpness
5. Thinness of edge or fineness of point
synonym:
- sharpness,
- keenness
6. The quality of being sharp and clear
synonym:
- distinctness,
- sharpness
7. Harshness of manner
synonym:
- asperity,
- sharpness
Examples of using
His mind had lost its sharpness.