SHARPNESS Copy link • SHARPNESSPROP., acies. The sharpness of an axe, acies securis. Figuratively, As opposed to mildness, (a) Of taste, acritudo (as a lasting property): acrimonia (as felt at any time; e.g., of mustard, sinapis). (b) Of character, severitas: acerbitas. “To use sharpness,” severitatem adhibere (against anybody, in aliquo): with sharpness, severe. As a penetrating power, (a) Of the senses, acies: sharpnessof sight, acies oculorum; of smell, nasus sagax; of hearing, aures acutae. (b) Of mental powers, ingenii acumen or acies (the former implying more of depth; of original and inventive ability) or acumen only: acies mentis: ingenium acre: judicium acre et certum: perspicacitas: prudentia perspicax (insight, taking in all at one glance): subtilitas (fine discrimination): sagacitas (the power of accurate investigation). OBS., acrimonia is “life,” “energy,” etc.: ☞ acrimonia judicii (Muret.) incorrect.