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harshness of manner
Synonym: asperity
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the quality of being sharp and clear
Synonym: distinctness
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thinness of edge or fineness of point
Synonym: keenness
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the quality of being keenly and painfully felt
e.g. the sharpness of her loss
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a strong odor or taste property
e.g. the pungency of mustard
e.g. the sulfurous bite of garlic
e.g. the sharpness of strange spices
e.g. the raciness of the wine
Synonym: pungency bite raciness
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the attribute of urgency in tone of voice
e.g. his voice had an edge to it
Synonym: edge
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a quick and penetrating intelligence
e.g. he argued with great acuteness
e.g. I admired the keenness of his mind
Synonym: acuteness acuity keenness