sharpness
/ˈʃɑːpnəs
/noun [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...
- In fact, the intellectual sharpness of the record is more like that of a dull butter knife.
- It slows so that you're able to discern the edges with startling sharpness.
- 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
informal savvy