sharply

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Sharply Definition & Meaning

1. In a sudden or abrupt manner.

Example: The car came to a stop sharply when the driver hit the brakes.

2. In a harsh or critical manner.

Example: The teacher spoke sharply to the student who was talking during class.

3. In a precise or accurate manner.

Example: The surgeon made a sharply incisive cut to remove the tumor.

4. In a steep or sudden incline or decline.

Example: The road sharply curved to the left, making it difficult to navigate.

5. In a significant or noticeable manner.

Example: The company's profits declined sharply after the new competitor entered the market.

Examples of the word sharply used in sentences.

  • I sharply turned my head when I heard the loud noise from the next room.
  • The driver hit the brakes sharply to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
  • The prices of the products in the supermarket rose sharply due to the pandemic.
  • The temperature dropped sharply when the sun went down.
  • The teacher sharply scolded the student for not paying attention in class.
  • The car suddenly swerved sharply to avoid hitting a pedestrian.
  • The temperature dropped sharply as soon as the sun went down.
  • She turned sharply and walked away without saying a word.
  • He sharply criticized his colleagues' careless behavior.
  • The company's profits had sharply decreased due to the pandemic.
  • After the new regulations were announced, the number of visitors to the museum dropped sharply.
  • The stock market reacted sharply to the news of the company's financial crisis.
  • She sharply criticized her colleague's unprofessional behavior during the meeting.
  • The temperature dropped sharply, and I regretted not bringing a jacket.
  • The car made a sharply left turn, and I had to grab onto the door handle to prevent from falling.
  • The car sharply swerved to avoid hitting a pedestrian crossing the street.
  • The teacher sharply rebuked the student for cheating on the exam.
  • The stock market reacted sharply to the news of the company's financial loss.
  • The company's profits have sharply declined in the past quarter, causing concern among investors.
  • The temperature dropped sharply overnight, leaving everything covered in frost.
  • The sound of the alarm clock sharply woke me up from my deep sleep.
  • The temperature dropped sharply at night, making it difficult to sleep.
  • The temperature dropped sharply as soon as the sun set, making it necessary to put on a jacket.
  • She sharply criticized the government's handling of the crisis.
  • The stock prices plummeted sharply after the announcement of the company's bankruptcy.
  • The coach sharply rebuked the team for their lack of effort during the game.
  • The teacher's voice rose sharply when she caught the student cheating during the exam.
  • The stock prices sharply plummeted after the unexpected announcement.
  • The CEO sharply criticized his employees for not meeting the company's sales targets.
  • The athlete's performance improved sharply after she received intensive training and coaching.
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