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In a way that is physically sharp or pointed
“They were both each fighting with a long and very sharply edged sword.”
(of one's appearance) In a dashing or smart manner
“I made it a point to dress sharply for the occasion, wearing a suit and tie throughout the proceedings.”
In a blunt or curt manner
“Young responded sharply to the attempts to interrupt him.”
With a great suddenness
“The recovery of residential building activity last year and early this year was a major factor contributing to a very sharp rise in prices of lumber and plywood.”
To an undesirably intense or forceful degree
In a sarcastic or mocking manner
“Her words were sharp and I felt them cut into each piece of my shattered heart.”
Done with meticulousness and extreme attention to detail
In a focused or absorbed manner
To a deep, complete, and intense extent
In a manner full of antagonism and hostility
In a detailed manner that is graphically clear
With full force, using all available power or resources
Adverb for having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect or awareness
“His mind was as sharp as it had ever been.”
Adverb for exploitative, usually in an unscrupulous manner
“In reality, it was ordinary citizens and not the sharp operators who stored their wealth in banknotes.”
Adverb for having or producing a sudden and intense piercing sensation
“Her coughing ceased for a brief moment when she felt a sharp pain on her lower leg.”
Adverb for of having extreme clarity or definition
“The image is black-and-white with strong contrast and sharp detail.”
Adverb for denotes an intense coldness that can feel like it is penetrating the body
“It was growing dark and a sharp wind was blowing off the sea.”
Adverb for diminishing to a point or edge
“The long robe drapes over the front of the throne, falling in pleats that taper to sharp points along the hem.”
Adverb for having the ability to perceive, comprehend and respond in a speedy manner
“It transcends its soap-opera instincts thanks to the bright humor and sharp observations of the script.”
Adverb for turning sharply into another direction
“It made a sharp turn to the left and went on to meander away to unpredictable destinations.”
Adverb for physically rising or falling sharply
“He is on a winding road, a cliff, with a sharp drop to the ocean.”
Adverb for a loud piercing sound
“All in all, not much got done until Mikhail's aunt Meredith came in and silenced them all with a sharp whistle.”
Adverb for a psychological feeling of intuition
“She got out of the shower lazily, and had a sharp feeling in her gut that something would happen today.”
Adverb for denotes speediness
“Moore set off at a sharp pace.”
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