sharpness
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (7)
- a quick and penetrating intelligence“he argued with great acuteness”“I admired the keenness of his mind”Synonyms: acutenessacuitykeenness
- the attribute of urgency in tone of voice“his voice had an edge to it”Synonyms: edge
- a strong odor or taste property“the pungency of mustard”“the sulfurous bite of garlic”“the sharpness of strange spices”“the raciness of the wine”Synonyms: pungencybiteraciness
- the quality of being keenly and painfully felt“the sharpness of her loss”
- thinness of edge or fineness of pointSynonyms: keenness
- the quality of being sharp and clearSynonyms: distinctness
- harshness of mannerSynonyms: asperity
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Sharpness \Sharp"ness\, n. [AS. scearpness.] The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness. [1913 Webster]