sharpness
Collocations
5ADJ.
dull, lost
VERB + SHARPNESS
lack, match
SHARPNESS + NOUN
abilities, ii, one's, parmesan
PREP.
with
ADV.
perhaps
Definitions
noun
the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
the fineness of the point a pointed object.
The product or result of being sharp.
The first thing that strikes the stranger is the sharpness of the curves on the metre gauge; it is not unusual for a long train to be travelling in three directions at once, and the engine is frequently in full view of the windows of the ninth or tenth carriage.
pungency or acidity.
distinctness, focus.
name
An inland port in Hinton parish, Stroud district, Gloucestershire, England (OS grid ref SO6702).
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — harshness of manner
noun — the quality of being sharp and clear
- distinctness
noun — thinness of edge or fineness of point
noun — a strong odor or taste property
- pungency
- bite
- raciness
noun — the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
Antonyms
- dullness
- bluntness
- indistinctness
- softness
- blurriness
- fogginess
- fuzziness
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6The first thing that strikes the stranger is the sharpness of the curves on the metre gauge; it is not unusual for a long train to be travelling in three directions at once, and the engine is frequent
WiktionaryMrs. PAGE is gifted with a pleasing voice, which is yet imperfectly weeded of certain sharpnesses, but seems susceptible of a wide range of melodious inflection.
WiktionaryA lack of match sharpness was perhaps to blame for Rooney squandering England's best chance after 27 minutes.
WiktionaryHis mind had lost its sharpness.
Tatoeba · #807115I enchanted my sword with Sharpness II.
Tatoeba · #10059429The sharpness of the parmesan grated over my pasta dish added a depth of flavor that was unparalleled.
Tatoeba · #11476897