sharpness

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est tranchant, aigu ou perçant, pouvant s'appliquer à la netteté d'une lame, à l'acuité d'un sens ou d'un esprit, à l'intensité d'une douleur ou d'un ressenti, ou encore à la clarté d'une image.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being sharp, which can describe keenness of intellect, intensity of sensation, clarity of perception, or fineness of an edge or point.

indénombrable

1. Quick intelligenceB2formal

   The quality of having a quick and penetrating mind; mental acuity.

   Pénétration d'esprit

   • Her sharpness in debates impressed everyone.
   • The detective's sharpness helped solve the case quickly.
   • His sharpness of wit made him a great conversationalist.

   Synonymesacuityacutenessastutenessclevernesskeennessquicknessshrewdnesswit

   Antonymesdullnessobtusenessslownessstupidity

2. Urgency in toneB2formal

   The attribute of having a tone of voice that conveys urgency or intensity.

   Urgence dans le ton

   • The sharpness in his voice indicated immediate danger.
   • She spoke with a sharpness that demanded attention.
   • The sharpness of his command made everyone obey instantly.

   Synonymesacutenessbiteedgeforcefulnessintensitykeennesspungencyurgencyvehemence

   Antonymescalmnessgentlenessmildnessplaciditysoftness

3. Strong odor or tasteB1formalculinary

   A property of having a strong, pungent, or intense smell or flavor.

   Piquant, âcreté

   • The sharpness of the lemon made her pucker.
   • The cheese had a sharpness that lingered on the palate.
   • The sharpness of the vinegar cut through the oil.

   Synonymesaciditybitenippiquancypungencystingtangtartnesszest

4. Keenly felt painB2formal

   The quality of being intensely and painfully felt, either physically or emotionally.

   Acuité douloureuse

   • The sharpness of the pain made him gasp.
   • She felt the sharpness of grief after the loss.
   • The sharpness of the cold wind bit through his coat.

   Synonymesacutenessintensitykeennesspoignancyseverity

   Antonymesdullnessmildnessnumbness

5. Thinness of edge or pointB1formal

   The quality of having a very fine edge or point, making it able to cut or pierce easily.

   Acuité d'un tranchant ou d'une pointe

   • The sharpness of the knife made slicing effortless.
   • He tested the sharpness of the blade on a piece of paper.
   • The needle's sharpness allowed it to pierce the fabric easily.

   Synonymesacuityacutenessedgefinenesskeenness

   Antonymesbluntnessdullness

6. Clarity and definitionB2formaltechnical

   The quality of being sharp and clear in outline, sound, or image.

   Netteté (définition, précision)

   • The sharpness of the photograph was remarkable.
   • The TV's sharpness setting improved the picture quality.
   • The sharpness of the image revealed every detail.

   Synonymesacuityclaritycrispnessdefinitiondistinctnessfocusprecision

   Antonymesblurrinessfuzzinessindistinctnessvagueness

7. Harshness of mannerB2formal

   The quality of being severe, critical, or harsh in one's behavior or speech.

   Dureté de ton

   • The sharpness of her criticism hurt his feelings.
   • His sharpness in dealing with subordinates created a tense atmosphere.
   • The manager's sharpness was often mistaken for rudeness.

   Synonymesacerbityacrimonyasperitybitternessharshnessmordacityseveritytartnessvitriol

   Antonymesgentlenesskindnessmildnesssoftnesssweetness