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Meaning of sharpness
The state of having or showing a great ability to understand and notice things
Etymology of sharpness
The word "sharpness" originated in the 14th century from the Old English word "scearpness" which is derived from "scearp" meaning sharp, and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and mental sharpness, with its meaning evolving over time to encompass various connotations of sharpness, including clarity, precision, and cleverness
Synonyms
acuteness
keenness
intensity
severity
crispness
clarity
distinctness
precision
exactness
finesse
subtlety
sophistication
refinement
delicacy
acrimony
asperity
bitingness
edge
pointedness
trenchancy
incisiveness
penetrativeness
astuteness
sharp-wittedness
cleverness
ingeniousness
brilliance
brilliance
cleverness
ingenuity
Definitions
- The quality of being sharp or having a sharp edge or point
- * The quality of being mentally sharp or having a quick and clever mind
- * The quality of being clearly and distinctly perceived or expressed
Usage Examples
- The sharpness of the knife made it perfect for cutting through tough meat
- * Her sharpness and quick thinking helped her solve the complex problem
- * The sharpness of the image on the new TV was impressive
Antonyms
dullness
blandness
mildness
gentleness
softness
vagueness
ambiguity
obscurity
faintness
weakness
feebleness
clumsiness
heaviness
blurredness
fogginess
murkiness
cloudiness
dimness
dullness
lackluster
uninspired
uninteresting