Sharpness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being keenly and painfully felt; "the sharpness of her loss".
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Meaning 2
Thinness of edge or fineness of point.
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Meaning 3
Harshness of manner.
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Meaning 4
A quick and penetrating intelligence; "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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- The lawyer's sharpness allowed her to dissect the witness's alibi and reveal the inconsistencies in their story.
- The mathematician's sharpness enabled him to solve complex problems with ease and precision.
- The philosopher's sharpness of mind allowed him to identify and challenge the flaws in his opponents' arguments.
- Her sharpness of intellect and quick thinking made her a formidable opponent in debates.
- The novelist's sharpness of observation allowed her to create vivid and nuanced portraits of her characters.
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Meaning 5
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".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.