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- Definition of sharply adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary sharply adverb /ˈʃɑːpli/ /ˈʃɑːrpli/ in a critical, rough or severe way
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SHARPLY definition: 1. quickly and suddenly: 2. in a way that will cut or make a hole: 3. severely and angrily: . Learn more.
a. : inclined to or marked by irritability or anger. a sharp temper. b. : causing intense mental or physical distress. a sharp pain. c. : cutting in language or import. a sharp rebuke.
SHARPLY meaning: 1. quickly and suddenly: 2. in a way that will cut or make a hole: 3. severely and angrily: . Learn more.
What does the adverb sharply mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb sharply , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definitions of sharply. adverb. very suddenly and to a great degree. “prices rose sharply ” synonyms: precipitously. adverb. changing suddenly in direction and degree. “the road twists sharply after the light” synonyms: acutely, sharp. adverb. in a well delineated manner. “the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined” synonyms: crisply.
From 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?’.