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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.
2.
tastepungency or acidity in food
- The sharpness of the cheese was overwhelming.
3.
intelligenceacuteness or acuity of intelligence
- Her sharpness in solving puzzles was remarkable.
4.
photographyTECH. distinctness and focus of an imageTECH.
- The sharpness of the photo impressed everyone.
5.
behaviorRare harshness of mannerRare
- His sharpness in conversation was off-putting.
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
low thinking
lacking intelligence or mental sharpness
feeling
sharpness or intensity in tone or action
mental sharpness
sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
mental ability
mental sharpness and keen insight
mental sharpness
quickness of mind and understanding
sensation
reduce the sharpness of perception
psychology
dull mental sharpness or awareness
sharpness
extremely sharp or keen
intellect
intelligence or mental sharpness
behavior
bitterness or sharpness in manner or speech
mental sharpness
with sharp understanding and practical intelligence
dullness
lack of sharpness or clear edge
technology
control on a device that lets a user change image sharpness
sharpness
capable of piercing with a sharp object
sharpness
extremely sharp or precise in nature
dull
lacking sharpness or keenness of mind
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.
Sharpness in the image revealed every detail. The sharpness in her tone was unexpected. His sharpness made negotiations difficult.
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- French:tranchant, piquant, ...
- German:Schärfe, Scharfsinn, ...
- Italian:taglienza, pungenza, ...
- Spanish:agudeza, acidez, ...
- Portuguese:corte, acidez, ...
- Chinese:锋利度, 辛辣味, ...
- Japanese:鋭さ, 辛味, ...
- Arabic:حِدَّة, فِطْنَة, ...
- Hebrew:חַדּוּת, חֲרִיפוּת, ...
- Russian:острота, проницательность, ...
- Ukrainian:гострота, проникливість, ...
- Hindi:धार, खटास, ...
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