Pronunciation: /ʃɑːrpnəs/
noun the quality of being sharp or having a sharp edge
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
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.
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.
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