Sharpness and Softness

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Sharpness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

Usage example: he found that the bland crackers helped cut the sharpness of the cheese

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Softness is an antonym for sharpness.

Nearby Words: sharp, sharply, sharpen, sharper, sharpener

Softness noun - The quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines.

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Sharpness is an antonym for softness.

Nearby Words: soft, soften, softly, softening

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