English Synonym Finder

sharply

Definitions

In a sudden, intense, or abrupt manner.

With a keen, cutting, or biting quality.

Clearly and distinctly defined.

Examples

The temperature dropped sharply as the sun went down behind the mountains.

She turned sharply to see who had called her name in the crowded room.

The company's profits fell sharply following the unexpected market crash.

Synonyms

acutely abruptly keenly severely intensely distinctly harshly

Antonyms

gently mildly gradually softly vaguely bluntly indistinctly