sharply meaning and definition

SHARPLY adverb

Definition of sharply (adverb)

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: acutely, sharp
4. very suddenly and to a great degree
   • "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply"
   • synonyms: precipitously