Sharpness

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʃɑːrpnəs/

Definitions of sharpness

noun the quality of being sharp or having a sharp edge

Example Sentences

A1 The knife's sharpness made it easy to cut the vegetables.

A2 The sharpness of the teacher's voice startled the students.

B1 The photographer adjusted the camera settings to enhance the sharpness of the image.

B2 The sharpness of her wit was unmatched in the courtroom.

C1 The sharpness of the debate revealed the depth of the candidates' knowledge.

C2 The author's writing displayed a keen sharpness that captivated readers.

adjective having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily

Example Sentences

A1 The knife has a sharpness that makes cutting vegetables easy.

A2 She admired the sharpness of the picture on the new television.

B1 The sharpness of his wit often caught people off guard in conversations.

B2 The photographer adjusted the camera settings to enhance the sharpness of the image.

C1 The professor's lectures were known for their intellectual sharpness and depth.

C2 The author's writing style is characterized by its sharpness and incisiveness.

Examples of sharpness in a Sentence

formal The sharpness of the knife made it easy to slice through the tough meat.

informal Be careful with that knife, it has a lot of sharpness to it.

slang Dang, that blade's got some serious sharpness!

figurative His wit and sharpness of mind always kept the conversation lively.

Grammatical Forms of sharpness

plural

sharpnesses

comparative

sharper

superlative

sharpest

present tense

sharpens

future tense

will sharpen

perfect tense

has sharpened

continuous tense

is sharpening

singular

sharpness

positive degree

sharp

infinitive

sharpen

gerund

sharpening

participle

sharpened

Origin and Evolution of sharpness

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'sharpness' originated from the Old English word 'scearpnes' which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'skarpaz'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the quality of being sharp or having a keen edge, the word 'sharpness' has evolved to also encompass the idea of being mentally acute or having a keen intellect.