sharpness

Noun
  1. A quick and penetrating intelligence (synset 105628251)
    "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind"
    is a type of: intelligence - the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
    subtypes: steel trap - an acute intelligence (an analogy based on the well-known sharpness of steel traps)
    same as: acuity, acuteness, keenness
  2. The attribute of urgency in tone of voice (synset 105179505)
    "his voice had an edge to it"
    is a type of: urgency - pressing importance requiring speedy action
    same as: edge
  3. A strong odor or taste property (synset 105000012)
    "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine"
    is a type of: spice, spicery, spiciness - the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
    same as: bite, pungency, raciness
  4. The quality of being keenly and painfully felt (synset 104727502)
    "the sharpness of her loss"
    is a type of: distressingness, painfulness - the quality of being painful
  5. Thinness of edge or fineness of point (synset 104712672)
    tells us about: sharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
    is a type of: configuration, conformation, contour, form, shape - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
    subtypes: acuteness - the quality of having a sharp edge or point
    same as: keenness
  6. The quality of being sharp and clear (synset 104710036)
    is a type of: clarity, clearness, uncloudedness - the quality of clear water
    subtypes:
    same as: distinctness
  7. Harshness of manner (synset 104650456)
    is a type of: ill nature - a disagreeable, irritable, or malevolent disposition
    same as: asperity

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