sharpness
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4.1
- noun
- /ˈʃɑːrp.nəs/
:
agudeza
- My remaining four senses functioned with superhuman sharpness.
- mental sharpness
- sharpness of mind
- sharpness of memory
But it's that lack of that crisp sharpness of your mind.
- But it's that lack of that crisp sharpness of your mind.
- But that's not the that's not the main core of boxing, The main core of boxing, The sharpness of your mind.
- I have to like finagle my good for mental sharpness, apparently.
Examples
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He would drink too much while waiting in a bar, catch cold from standing in the open air, or simply grow bored and lose his mental sharpness.
Fiction book (2001) -
It is irritating to have the sharpness of one's brain dulled.
Blog text (26) -
The sharpness of her mind is matched by the fire in her eyes.
Blog text (18) -
None of the students had her sharpness, her quick fascination with things of the mind.
Fiction book (1994) -
Then, with a chilly sharpness of mind, I picked out my spot on the bay ahead and set up the glide.
Fiction book (1997) -
As your brain is comprised mainly of water, dehydration will cause fatigue and decrease the sharpness of your brain functions.
Blog text (27) -
He must have been aware of the repetition, for out of the blue he volunteered: 'And Mr. Mallory was of considerable help to me personally, so I had a good opportunity to evaluate his mental sharpness.'
Fiction book (1994) -
Her sharpness tells me that she can solve complex problems quickly.
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The sharpness of his intellect enables him to navigate difficult situations with ease.
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Many admire her mental sharpness, which allows her to understand new concepts rapidly.
Synonyms
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4.0
Ability to think quickly and say clever, amusing things
16
2.8
Quick thinking that finds smart new ideas and solutions
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8.1
Ability to think quickly and clearly
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3.8
A quick, clear way of thinking that helps solve problems
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6.4
Quick, clear thinking that helps you understand and decide
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3.8
A quick mind that shows itself by saying smart, funny things
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4.1
Ability to think and respond very fast in the mind
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4.1
To make quick, clever, funny comments that amuse people
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5.8
Quick, clear thinking that notices small details
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7.0
A quick and clear way of thinking
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4.8
Quick thinking that helps you understand and answer fast
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5.2
A quality of being very smart and thinking quickly
A quick clear mind that notices small details
To think and answer fast and cleverly
Thinking quickly and understanding things easily
A mind that thinks quickly and makes sensible decisions
The ability to notice small details by paying attention
Antonyms
How Sharp
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Sharpness comes from an old German word and the English word sharp, which meant 'keen' or 'quick'. So the sharpness of a mind means quick, clear thinking that 'cuts' through problems.