26984 words

sharpness

11 definitions • 15 examples
1
the quality of having a thin edge or point that can cut something or make a hole in something:

Examples:

The warriors admired the sharpness of the sword's blade.
2
the quality of being said or done in a severe and angry way that can hurt other people:

Examples:

I was taken aback by the sharpness of her reply.
3
the quality of being unpleasantly cold:

Examples:

There was a wintry sharpness in the air.
4
the quality of being clear:

Examples:

the sharpness of a photograph/image
5
the quality of being intelligent or quick to notice things:

Examples:

She has a remarkable sharpness of mind.
The condition can cause patients to lose some of their mental sharpness.
6
the quality of being physically quick and skilful:

Examples:

The player still has some way to go before he regains his sharpness.
7
the quality of having a strong or sour taste:

Examples:

The sweetness of the pumpkin is well complemented by the sharpness of the cheese.
8
the quality of being sudden and very strong or noticeable:

Examples:

They could not easily explain the sharpness of the fall in earnings.
He was unprepared for the sharpness of the bend in the road.
The sharpness of the pain was enough to send me to the doctor.
9

Examples:

At 71, he worries about losing his sharpness and his formidable business sense.
the sharpness of her mind
10
the degree to which a change is sudden and noticeable:

Examples:

The sharpness of the slowdown in the industry means difficult times are ahead.
11
the anger and severity that shows in someone's words:

Examples:

I was surprised by the sharpness of her tone.

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