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