sharpness Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a quick and penetrating intelligence
   keenness; acuteness; acuity.
   
   • he argued with great acuteness
   • I admired the keenness of his mind
2. noun the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
   edge.
   
   • his voice had an edge to it
3. noun a strong odor or taste property
   bite; pungency; raciness.
   
   • the pungency of mustard
   • the sulfurous bite of garlic
   • the sharpness of strange spices
   • the raciness of the wine
4. noun the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
   
   • the sharpness of her loss
5. noun thinness of edge or fineness of point
   keenness.
   
6. noun the quality of being sharp and clear
   distinctness.
   
7. noun harshness of manner
   asperity.
   

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