Meaning & Definition of Sharply in English
English⟶
Sharply
/ʃɑrpli/
adverb
1. In an aggressive manner
- "She was being sharply questioned"
synonym:
- aggressively,
- sharply
2. In a well delineated manner
- "The new style of minoan pottery was sharply defined"
synonym:
- sharply,
- crisply
3. Changing suddenly in direction and degree
- "The road twists sharply after the light"
- "Turn sharp left here"
- "The visor was acutely peaked"
- "Her shoes had acutely pointed toes"
synonym:
- sharply,
- sharp,
- acutely
4. Very suddenly and to a great degree
- "Conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"
- "Prices rose sharply"
synonym:
- precipitously,
- sharply
Examples of using
The road bends sharply to the right at this point.
Why has the birthrate declined so sharply?
The bus stopped sharply.