sharply

Adverb

• In a distinct, sudden, or intense manner.
• in an aggressive manner
  • "she was being sharply questioned"
• in a well delineated manner
  • "the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined"
• changing suddenly in direction and degree
  • "the road twists sharply after the light"
• very suddenly and to a great degree
  • "prices rose sharply"

Adv

• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• So as to terminate in a sharp point or edge.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Rapidly, abruptly.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Precisely, accurately.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Quickly and alertly.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Of speech, sternly, harshly or critically.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Stylishly, smartly.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• So as to form a sharp, or tight, angle.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Steeply; precipitously.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• Piercingly; keenly; severely; painfully.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner.
• In a sharp manner, in various senses.
• In a strongly distinguishing or differentiating manner; acutely.

Examples

• a sharply focused essay
• He reacted sharply when his opponent tried to challenge a perfectly valid word.
• He was sharply dressed in an expensive suit.
• His old war wound twinged sharply.
• Jones, the centre forward, started the game sharply.
• The road descends sharply.
• The stick was sharply tapered at one end.
• The wealth of this small country contrasts sharply with that of its neighbours.
• Turn sharply to the right.
• When I asked her about her husband, she replied sharply that she had not seen him for several months.
• When I touched the snake it recoiled sharply.

Synonyms

acutely, aggressively, crisply, precipitously, sharp