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Sharply: meaning, definitions and examples

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sharply

 

[ ˈʃɑːrpli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a sudden or abrupt manner

In a sharp or abrupt manner; quickly and suddenly.

Synonyms

abruptly, suddenly

Examples of usage

  • The car screeched to a halt sharply.
  • She turned sharply and walked away.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a severe or harsh manner

In a severe, harsh, or critical manner.

Synonyms

harshly, severely

Examples of usage

  • He criticized her sharply for her mistake.
  • The teacher rebuked the student sharply.
Context #3 | Adjective

in a keen or precise manner

In a keen, precise, or accurately defined manner.

Synonyms

keenly, precisely

Examples of usage

  • He has a sharply defined jawline.
  • The photograph is sharply focused.

Translations

Translations of the word "sharply" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bruscamente

🇮🇳 तेज़ी से

🇩🇪 scharf

🇮🇩 tajam

🇺🇦 різко

🇵🇱 ostro

🇯🇵 鋭く (するどく)

🇫🇷 brusquement

🇪🇸 bruscamente

🇹🇷 keskin bir şekilde

🇰🇷 날카롭게

🇸🇦 بشدة

🇨🇿 ostře

🇸🇰 ostro

🇨🇳 尖锐地 (jiānruì de)

🇸🇮 ostro

🇮🇸 skyndilega

🇰🇿 өткір

🇬🇪 მკვეთრად

🇦🇿 kəskin

🇲🇽 bruscamente

Word origin

The adverb 'sharply' has its origins in the Middle English word 'sharplich' which means 'keenly or acutely'. Over time, the word evolved to represent the idea of doing something quickly, abruptly, or critically. The adverb has been used in the English language for centuries to convey a sense of precision, suddenness, or severity in various contexts.

See also: sharp, sharpen, sharpener, sharper, sharpie, sharpness, sharpshooter.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,280, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.