sharpness
ˈʃɑrp.nəs
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Definition of sharpness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
toolscutting ability of an edge or blade
  • The sharpness of the knife made slicing easy.
acuity keenness
2.
tastepungency or acidity in food
  • The sharpness of the cheese was overwhelming.
bitterness tartness
3.
intelligenceacuteness or acuity of intelligence
  • Her sharpness in solving puzzles was remarkable.
acuity keenness
4.
photographyTECH.distinctness and focus of an imageTECH.
  • The sharpness of the photo impressed everyone.
clarity definition focus
5.
behaviorRareharshness of mannerRare
  • His sharpness in conversation was off-putting.
acerbity harshness severity
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Origin of sharpness

Old English, scearp (sharp) + -ness (state)

Terms with sharpness included in their meaning

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sharpness
become less sharp or precise
sharpness
extremely sharp like a razor
metaphorical
lose effectiveness or sharpness
intelligence
mental sharpness in responding
technology
sharpness in image or sound
vision
lack of clarity or sharpness
sharpness
bluntness of an edge
technology
level of sharpness and appearance in text or images produced by printing

Examples of sharpness in a sentence

  • He admired the sharpness of the newly honed axe.
  • The salad dressing had a surprising sharpness.
  • I love the sharpness of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  • His sharpness in debate left everyone impressed.
  • The sharpness of her wit made her a formidable opponent.
  • The camera's sharpness settings were adjusted for clarity.

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  1. French:tranchant, piquant, ...
  2. German:Schärfe, Scharfsinn, ...
  3. Italian:taglienza, pungenza, ...
  4. Spanish:agudeza, acidez, ...
  5. Portuguese:corte, acidez, ...
  6. Chinese:锋利度, 辛辣味, ...
  7. Japanese:鋭さ, 辛味, ...
  8. Arabic:حِدَّة, فِطْنَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַדּוּת, חֲרִיפוּת, ...
  10. Russian:острота, проницательность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гострота, проникливість, ...
  12. Hindi:धार, खटास, ...
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