sharply

adverb13

1. •
   In a sharp manner, in various senses.
2. •
   suddenly and quickly

   • When I touched the snake it recoiled sharply.
3. •
   Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction.
4. •
   Precisely, accurately.
5. •
   In a strongly distinguishing or differentiating manner; acutely.

   • The wealth of this small country contrasts sharply with that of its neighbours.
6. •
   Of speech, sternly, harshly or critically.

   • When I asked her about her husband, she replied sharply that she had not seen him for several months.
7. •
   So as to form a sharp, or tight, angle.

   • Turn sharply to the right.
8. •
   Steeply; precipitously.

   • The road descends sharply.
9. •
   Stylishly, smartly.

   • He was sharply dressed in an expensive suit.
10. •
    Piercingly; keenly; severely; painfully.

    • His old war wound twinged sharply.
11. •
    Quickly and alertly.

    • Jones, the centre forward, started the game sharply.
12. •
    In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner.
13. •
    So as to terminate in a sharp point or edge.

    • The stick was sharply tapered at one end.