sharply

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adverb

1. in an aggressive manner (Freq. 14)
- she was being sharply questioned
• Syn:
aggressively
• Derived from adjective:
aggressive (for: aggressively)
2. in a well delineated manner (Freq. 3)
- the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined
• Syn:
crisply
• Derived from adjective:
crisp (for: crisply), sharp
3. changing suddenly in direction and degree (Freq. 2)
- the road twists sharply after the light
- turn sharp left here
- the visor was acutely peaked
- her shoes had acutely pointed toes
• Syn:
sharp, acutely
• Derived from adjective:
acute (for: acutely), sharp
4. very suddenly and to a great degree
- conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate
- prices rose sharply
• Syn:
precipitously