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Detailed Synonyms for sharpness in English

sharpness:

sharpness [the ~] noun

  1. the sharpness
    the sharpness; the being in shape
  2. the sharpness
    the sharpness
  3. the sharpness
    the acuteness; the sharp-mindedness; the discernment; the keen perception; the sharpness; the acumen; the sagacity; the slyness; the shrewdness
  4. the sharpness
    the cunning; the sharpness; the keenness
  5. the sharpness
    the quick-wittedness; the adeptness; the sharpness; the intelligence
  6. the sharpness
    the sharpness; the bitingness
  7. the sharpness
    the sharpness; the cattishness; the bittyness
  8. the sharpness
    – harshness of manner 1
    the sharpness; the asperity
    – harshness of manner 1
  9. the sharpness
    – the quality of being sharp and clear 1
    the sharpness; the distinctness
    – the quality of being sharp and clear 1
  10. the sharpness
    – thinness of edge or fineness of point 1
    the sharpness; the keenness
    – thinness of edge or fineness of point 1
  11. the sharpness
    – the quality of being keenly and painfully felt 1
    the sharpness
    – the quality of being keenly and painfully felt 1
    • sharpness [the ~] noun
      • the sharpness of her loss1
  12. the sharpness
    – a strong odor or taste property 1
    the bite; the sharpness; the raciness; the pungency
    – a strong odor or taste property 1
    • bite [the ~] noun
      • the sulfurous bite of garlic1
    • sharpness [the ~] noun
      • the sharpness of strange spices1
    • raciness [the ~] noun
      • the raciness of the wine1
    • pungency [the ~] noun
      • the pungency of mustard1
  13. the sharpness
    – the attribute of urgency in tone of voice 1
    the edge; the sharpness
    – the attribute of urgency in tone of voice 1
    • edge [the ~] noun
      • his voice had an edge to it1
    • sharpness [the ~] noun
  14. the sharpness
    – a quick and penetrating intelligence 1
    the sharpness; the keenness; the acuteness; the acuity
    – a quick and penetrating intelligence 1
  15. the sharpness
    – The degree of detail in the edges of subjects in an image. 2
    the sharpness
    – The degree of detail in the edges of subjects in an image. 2

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Related Definitions for "sharpness":

  1. harshness of manner1
  2. the quality of being sharp and clear1
  3. thinness of edge or fineness of point1
  4. the quality of being keenly and painfully felt1
    • the sharpness of her loss1
  5. a strong odor or taste property1
    • the sharpness of strange spices1
  6. the attribute of urgency in tone of voice1
  7. a quick and penetrating intelligence1
  8. The degree of detail in the edges of subjects in an image.2

sharpness form of sharp:

sharp adj

  1. sharp
  2. sharp
    bright
    – characterized by quickness and ease in learning 1
    • bright adj
      • some children are brighter in one subject than another1
  3. sharp
  4. sharp
  5. sharp
  6. sharp
  7. sharp
    keen; sharp
  8. sharp
  9. sharp
    bright
    – characterized by quickness and ease in learning 1
    • bright adj
      • some children are brighter in one subject than another1
  10. sharp
  11. sharp
  12. sharp
  13. sharp

sharp adj

  1. sharp
    – marked by practical hardheaded intelligence 1
    sharp; shrewd; astute
    – marked by practical hardheaded intelligence 1
    • sharp adj
    • shrewd adj
      • he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow1
    • astute adj
      • an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease1
  2. sharp
    – (of something seen or heard) clearly defined 1
    crisp; sharp
    – (of something seen or heard) clearly defined 1
    • crisp adj
      • the crisp snap of dry leaves underfoot1
    • sharp adj
      • a sharp photographic image1
      • the sharp crack of a twig1
  3. sharp
    – having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing 1
    sharp
    – having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing 1
    • sharp adj
      • a sharp knife1
      • a pencil with a sharp point1
  4. sharp
    – keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point 1
    sharp
    – keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point 1
    • sharp adj
      • a sharp pain1
      • sharp winds1
  5. sharp
    – quick and forceful 1
    sharp
    – quick and forceful 1
    • sharp adj
      • a sharp blow1
  6. sharp
    – very sudden and in great amount or degree 1
    sharp
    – very sudden and in great amount or degree 1
    • sharp adj
      • a sharp drop in the stock market1
  7. sharp
    – extremely steep 1
    sharp; abrupt; precipitous
    – extremely steep 1
    • sharp adj
      • a sharp drop1
    • abrupt adj
      • an abrupt canyon1
    • precipitous adj
      • the precipitous rapids of the upper river1
      • the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings1
  8. sharp
    – having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones 1
    sharp; shrill
    – having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones 1
    • sharp adj
    • shrill adj
      • a shrill whistle1
      • a shrill gaiety1
  9. sharp
    – (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone 1
    sharp
    – (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone 1
  10. sharp
    – having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 1
    keen; sharp; acute; piercing; penetrating; incisive; knifelike; penetrative; discriminating
    – having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions 1
  11. sharp
    – harsh 1
    sharp; tart; sharp-worded
    – harsh 1
  12. sharp
    – ending in a sharp point 1
    sharp; acute; acuate; needlelike
    – ending in a sharp point 1

sharp adv

  1. sharp
    – changing suddenly in direction and degree 1
    sharp; sharply; acutely
    – changing suddenly in direction and degree 1
    • sharp adv
      • turn sharp left here1
    • sharply adv
      • the road twists sharply after the light1
    • acutely adv
      • the visor was acutely peaked1
      • her shoes had acutely pointed toes1

sharp [the ~] noun

  1. the sharp
    – a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point 1
    the sharp
    – a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point 1
  2. the sharp
    – a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named 1
    the sharp
    – a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named 1

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Related Definitions for "sharp":

  1. marked by practical hardheaded intelligence1
  2. (of something seen or heard) clearly defined1
    • a sharp photographic image1
    • the sharp crack of a twig1
  3. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing1
    • a sharp knife1
    • a pencil with a sharp point1
  4. keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point1
    • a sharp pain1
    • sharp winds1
  5. quick and forceful1
    • a sharp blow1
  6. very sudden and in great amount or degree1
    • a sharp drop in the stock market1
  7. extremely steep1
    • a sharp drop1
  8. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones 1
  9. (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone1
    • C sharp1
  10. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions1
    • as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang1
  11. harsh1
    • sharp criticism1
  12. ending in a sharp point1
  13. changing suddenly in direction and degree1
    • turn sharp left here1
  14. a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point1
  15. a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named1