SHARPLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
WEBin a way that will cut or make a hole: a sharply pointed nail. severely and angrily: a sharply-worded letter of complaint. He spoke sharply to his daughter. The police have …
SHARPLY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
WEBSynonyms for SHARPLY: neatly, smartly, carefully, dashingly, nattily, elegantly, snappily, stylishly; Antonyms of SHARPLY: sloppily, inelegantly, slovenly, dowdily, untidily, messily, nastily, slatternly.
SHARPLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
WEBMeaning of sharply in English. sharply. adverb. uk / ˈʃɑːp.li / us / ˈʃɑːrp.li / sharply adverb (SUDDENLY) Add to word list. B2. quickly and suddenly: Inflation has risen / fallen …
Sharply - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEBIf something happens sharply, it occurs abruptly and intensely. You may hear newscasters gloomily reporting that the price of gas is rising sharply. The value of your baseball cards might rise sharply, inspiring you to sell a few of them. A car you're riding in can also swerve sharply, jerking suddenly to the left.
Sharply Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
WEB: having a thin keen edge or fine point. b. : briskly or bitingly cold : nipping. a sharp wind. 2. a. : keen in intellect : quick-witted. b. : keen in perception : acute. sharp sight. c. : keen …
SHARPLY - 50 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English
WEBadverb. These are words and phrases related to sharply. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of sharply. CLEVERLY. Synonyms. …
sharply adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
WEBused to emphasize that something has a sharp point or edge sharply pointed The spring jutted sharply through the mattress. Definition of sharply adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Sharply - definition of sharply by The Free Dictionary
WEB1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing. 2. a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image. b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose. c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior. 3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn. 4. a.
sharply - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
WEBNov 27, 2023 · sharply ( comparative sharplier or more sharply, superlative sharpliest or most sharply) In a sharp manner. (to describe breathing) Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction. In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner. Severely . Of speech, delivered in a stern or harsh tone.
sharply | meaning of sharply in Longman Dictionary of …
WEBFrom Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English sharp‧ly /ˈʃɑːpli $ ˈʃɑːr-/ W3 adverb 1 suddenly and by a large amount Prices have risen sharply over the last few months. His politics have moved sharply to the right. 2 in a disapproving or unfriendly way ‘What do you mean by that?’.
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