sharply
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SHARPLY
[more sharply; most sharply]
1
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in a harsh, critical, or angry way
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He spoke sharply to the children and made them cry.
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He criticized her sharply.
2
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suddenly and by a large amount
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The temperature dropped/fell/rose sharply.
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Prices are expected to increase/decline sharply.
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The car turned/veered sharply to the left.
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a sharply angled curve in the road
3
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clearly or distinctly
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a sharply defined image
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Her cheerful mood contrasts sharply with her dreary surroundings.
4
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loudly and suddenly
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She cried out sharply.
5
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with a very sharp edge or point
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The knife is sharply pointed.
