sharpness
/ˈʃɑrpnəs/
sharp · ness
ˈʃɑrp · nəs
English Definition
n. the quality of being sharp
Significado en Español
nitidez, agudeza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự sắc bén, độ sắc nét
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Example Sentence
The knife's sharpness impressed the chef.
这把刀的锋利程度让厨师印象深刻。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “sharpness”:
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A
dullness
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B
bluntness
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C
keenness
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D
softness
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C — keenness.
“sharpness” means n. the quality of being sharp
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She tested the ______ of the blade by slicing a thin piece of paper.
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A
dullness
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B
softness
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C
bluntness
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D
sharpness
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D — sharpness.
“sharpness” means n. the quality of being sharp
Common questions about “sharpness”
What does “sharpness” mean?
sharpness — n. the quality of being sharp. In Chinese: 锋利.
How do you pronounce “sharpness”?
sharpness is pronounced /ˈʃɑrpnəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sharp · ness.
How do you use “sharpness” in a sentence?
The knife's sharpness impressed the chef. (这把刀的锋利程度让厨师印象深刻。)
What are synonyms for “sharpness”?
keenness, acuity, edge — all close in meaning to sharpness (n. the quality of being sharp).
Is “sharpness” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sharpness appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
