sharpness Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: SH AA1 R P N AH0 S
What Does Sharpness Mean?
Sharpness is a noun that means the cutting ability of an edge; keenness. It is also used to mean the fineness of the point a pointed object.
Sharpness: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | acuity, asperity and edge |
| Antonyms | bluntness, dullness and fuzziness |
| Plural | sharpnesses |
Sharpness Definition (Noun)
- the cutting ability of an edge; keenness.
- the fineness of the point a pointed object.
- The product or result of being sharp.
- pungency or acidity.
- distinctness, focus.
- acuteness or acuity.
- edge or blade
Noun
- (of food etc) pungency or acidity
- (of an image) distinctness, focus
- (of intelligence) acuteness or acuity
Synonyms of Sharpness
acuityasperityedgebitekeennessacutenesspungencydistinctnessacidityacriditypiquancysournessclarityfocus
Sharpness synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Sharpness
Sharpness in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
sharpness (countable and uncountable, plural sharpnesses)
Origin of Sharpness
From Middle English sharpnesse, scharpnesse, from Old English sċearpnes (“sharpness”), equivalent to sharp + -ness.
Common Questions About Sharpness
What part of speech is sharpness?
Sharpness is a noun.
What is another word for sharpness?
Close synonyms of sharpness are acuity, asperity and edge. See the full list of sharpness synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of sharpness?
The opposite of sharpness can be expressed with words like bluntness, dullness, fuzziness and indistinctness.
What is the plural of sharpness?
The plural of sharpness is sharpnesses.