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单词 sharpness
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Definition of sharpness in English:

sharpness

noun ˈʃɑːpnəsˈʃɑrpnəs
mass noun
  • The quality or state of being sharp.

    the sweet flavour contrasts with the sharpness of the lemon
    his health and mental sharpness declined
    Example sentencesExamples
    • In fact, the intellectual sharpness of the record is more like that of a dull butter knife.
    • It was marvellously complemented by the foie gras and marmalade, to which the grapefruit added a wonderful sharpness.
    • The music lends the story precision and sharpness without any murmuring.
    • It slows so that you're able to discern the edges with startling sharpness.
    • He had none of his famous sharpness and sparkle at the table.
    Synonyms
    intensity, severity, acuteness, keenness, violence, fierceness, ferocity
    chilliness, chill, briskness, coldness, keenness, iciness, bitterness, harshness
    harshness, asperity, bitterness, acerbity, acidity, tartness, edge
    clarity, definition, precision, crispness
    acuity, acuteness, keenness, sharp-wittedness, quick-wittedness, perceptiveness, discernment, percipience, penetration, discrimination, cleverness, shrewdness, astuteness, intelligence, intuitiveness, agility, nimbleness
    informal savvy
 
 

Definition of sharpness in US English:

sharpness

nounˈʃɑrpnəsˈSHärpnəs
  • The quality or state of being sharp.

    the sweet flavor contrasts with the sharpness of the lemon
    his health and mental sharpness declined
    Example sentencesExamples
    • He had none of his famous sharpness and sparkle at the table.
    • It slows so that you're able to discern the edges with startling sharpness.
    • It was marvellously complemented by the foie gras and marmalade, to which the grapefruit added a wonderful sharpness.
    • In fact, the intellectual sharpness of the record is more like that of a dull butter knife.
    • The music lends the story precision and sharpness without any murmuring.
    Synonyms
    intensity, severity, acuteness, keenness, violence, fierceness, ferocity
    chilliness, chill, briskness, coldness, keenness, iciness, bitterness, harshness
    harshness, asperity, bitterness, acerbity, acidity, tartness, edge
    clarity, definition, precision, crispness
    acuity, acuteness, keenness, sharp-wittedness, quick-wittedness, perceptiveness, discernment, percipience, penetration, discrimination, cleverness, shrewdness, astuteness, intelligence, intuitiveness, agility, nimbleness
 
 
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