sharply
In cutting fashion
Sharply means in a sudden, abrupt, or severe manner.
A road turns sharply; prices fall sharply; someone speaks sharply when their tone is cutting or harsh.
The word intensifies actions that involve quick change or clear definition: sharply focused, sharply divided, dressed sharply.
A sharply worded letter leaves no room for misunderstanding.
In a distressing manner
- stinginglyIn a biting manner
- piercinglyIn a penetrating manner
- bitinglyWith stinging sharpness
- cuttinglyIn a wounding manner
achingly · intensely · acutely · stabbing · shooting · throbbing · smarting · wincing
In severe manner
- curtlyRudely brief in speech
- terselyIn few words
- brusquelyIn an abrupt manner
- bluntlySpeaking without diplomacy
acerbically · caustically · bitingly · cuttingly · scathingly · rebuke · reprimand · criticize
Without ambiguity
- crisplyIn a sharp, clear manner
- preciselyIn an exact manner
- distinctlyIn an unmistakable manner
- starklyIn plain contrast
boldly · vividly · markedly · defined · delineated · outlined · contrasted · focused
With deliberate emphasis
- keenlyWith intense interest
- acutelyWith sharp intensity
- piercinglyIn a penetrating manner
- intenselyWith extreme force
penetratingly · perceptively · astutely · observed · aware · felt · sensed · noticed
Without gradual transition
- suddenlyWithout prior indication
- precipitouslyExtremely steeply or hastily
- steeplyAt a sharp angle
- dramaticallyIn a striking manner
rapidly · swiftly · instantaneously · quickly · unexpectedly · jolt · surge · plummeted
painfully
In a distressing manner
- stinginglyIn a biting manner
- piercinglyIn a penetrating manner
- bitinglyWith stinging sharpness
cuttingly · achingly · intensely · acutely · stabbing · shooting · throbbing · smarting · wincing · inhaled
harshly
In severe manner
bluntly · acerbically · caustically · bitingly · cuttingly · scathingly · rebuke · reprimand · criticize · retort
clearly
Without ambiguity
- crisplyIn a sharp, clear manner
- preciselyIn an exact manner
- distinctlyIn an unmistakable manner
starkly · boldly · vividly · markedly · defined · delineated · outlined · contrasted · focused · etched
pointedly
With deliberate emphasis
- keenlyWith intense interest
- acutelyWith sharp intensity
- piercinglyIn a penetrating manner
intensely · penetratingly · perceptively · astutely · observed · aware · felt · sensed · noticed · perceived
abruptly
Without gradual transition
- suddenlyWithout prior indication
- precipitouslyExtremely steeply or hastily
- steeplyAt a sharp angle
dramatically · rapidly · swiftly · instantaneously · quickly · unexpectedly · jolt · surge · plummeted · spiked
sharplygradually
In slow stages
slowly · incrementally · progressively · steadily · gently
- pencil sharpenerTool for honing writing instruments
- sharp teethPointed dental structures
- sharp painAcute bodily distress
- sharp turnsAbrupt directional changes
- sharp edgeHoned cutting surface
- card sharpProfessional gambling cheater
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