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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" Similar Opposite
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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:
a. : keen in intellect : quick-witted. b. : keen in perception : acute. sharp sight. c. : keen in attention : vigilant. keep a sharp lookout. d. : keen in attention to one's own interest sometimes to the point of being unethical. a sharp trader.
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 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.
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.
producing or describing a quick, strong pain that makes you feel like you have been cut: She nudged me with a sharp elbow, to tell me to be quiet. sharp pain I have this sharp pain in my chest, doctor. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. painful Her ankle was still painful if she put weight on it.
Sharp, keen refer to the edge or point of an instrument, tool, and the like. Sharp applies, in general, to a cutting edge or a point capable of piercing: a sharp knife; a sharp point. Keen is usually applied to sharp edges: a keen sword blade.
If someone says something in a sharp way, they say it suddenly and rather firmly or angrily, for example because they are warning or criticizing you. 'Don't contradict your mother,' was Charles's sharp reprimand. That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups. Synonyms: cutting, biting, severe, bitter More Synonyms of sharp.
