Definition of sharply

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Definition of sharply

  • changing suddenly in direction and degree (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the road twists sharply after the light

    Synonyms

    1. acutely
    2. sharp
  • very suddenly and to a great degree (adverb)

    Examples

    1. prices rose sharply

    Synonyms

    1. precipitously
  • in an aggressive manner (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she was being sharply questioned

    Synonyms

    1. aggressively
  • in a well delineated manner (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined

    Synonyms

    1. crisply

See definition of sharply in Merriam Webster