Synonyms for
Sharpness
Definition
The quality or state of being sharp; the degree of sharpness.
Synonyms & similar words
softness
acuteness
bite
keenness
asperity
indistinctness
raciness
acuity
pungency
dullness
distinctness
edge
acuteness
keenness
edginess
precision
cleverness
astuteness
shrewdness
perceptiveness
discernment
penetration
perspicacity
incisiveness
piquancy
piquance
bitterness
harshness
astringency
acerbity
pungency
irritation
Example sentences
- The sharpness of the pencil made it easy to draw thin lines.
- The sharpness of the razor made shaving quick and easy.
- The sharpness of the chef's knife made chopping vegetables a breeze.
- The sharpness of his wit made him a great comedian.
- The sharpness of the ice made it dangerous to walk on.
Quotes
The greatest sharpness is the least perceptible.
The sharpness of the sword is not in the edge of the blade, but in the hand of the warrior wielding it.
The sharpness of the mind is like the edge of a sword. It is keener the sharper it is honed.