sharply

Adverb
Synonyms: aggressivelycrisplysharpacutelyprecipitously

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (4)

  1. in an aggressive manner“she was being sharply questioned”Synonyms: aggressively
  2. in a well delineated manner“the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined”Synonyms: 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”Synonyms: sharpacutely
  4. very suddenly and to a great degree“conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate”“prices rose sharply”Synonyms: precipitously
Advertisement

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Sharply \Sharp"ly\, adv. In a sharp manner,; keenly; acutely. [1913 Webster]

They are more sharply to be chastised and reformed than the rude Irish. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]

The soldiers were sharply assailed with wants. --Hayward. [1913 Webster]

You contract your eye when you would see sharply. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

Advertisement