sharply
/ˈʃɑrpli/
adverb
- In a way that changes direction suddenly or at a steep angle.
- She pulled the car sharply into the parking spot.
- The road turned sharply to the left after the bridge.
- The mountain rose sharply from the valley floor.
- In a way that is sudden and significant, often referring to a change in amount, level, or intensity.
- The company's profits fell sharply last quarter.
- Interest rates increased sharply after the announcement.
- Temperatures dropped sharply overnight.
- In a critical, harsh, or severe manner.
- He criticized the plan sharply during the meeting.
- The teacher spoke sharply to the students who were talking.
- She looked at him sharply, annoyed by his comment.
- In a clear and distinct way, with strong contrast.
- The outline of the building stood sharply against the sky.
- The two colors contrast sharply in the painting.
- His opinion differs sharply from mine.