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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.