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English to English noun
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a quick and penetrating intelligence |  | Example: he argued with great acuteness
I admired the keenness of his mind
source: wordnet30
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the attribute of urgency in tone of voice | | Example: his voice had an edge to it
source: wordnet30
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a strong odor or taste property | | Example: the pungency of mustard
the sulfurous bite of garlic
the sharpness of strange spices
the raciness of the wine
source: wordnet30
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the quality of being keenly and painfully felt | | Example: the sharpness of her loss
source: wordnet30
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thinness of edge or fineness of point | | source: wordnet30
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the quality of being sharp and clear | | source: wordnet30
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harshness of manner | | source: wordnet30
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The quality or condition of being sharp; keenness; acuteness. | | source: webster1913
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