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sharpness

/ˈʃɑːpnəs/noun

उच्चारण शार्प्नस

धार, पैनापन

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the quality of having a thin edge or fine point that can cut easily

    धार, पैनापन

    • Check the sharpness of the knife before use.
    • The sharpness of the scissors surprised her when she cut her thumb.
  2. 2

    [U]

    the quality of being clear and easy to see or hear

    स्पष्टता, साफ़पन

    • The new camera gives excellent sharpness to photos.
    • The sharpness of the picture on the new television impressed everyone.

    Synonyms clarity definition

  3. 3

    [U]

    the quality of being quick to understand or notice things

    तीक्ष्णता, कुशाग्रता, तेज़ी

    • Radhika's sharpness impressed the interview panel.
    • The sharpness of the young lawyer impressed the senior judge.

    Synonyms intelligence keenness acuity

  4. 4

    [U]

    the quality of being critical or unkind

    कटुता, तीखापन

    • There was a sharpness in his voice.
    • He apologised for the sharpness of his reply.

    Synonyms harshness severity

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sharp adjectivesharpen verbsharply adverb