sharply

Definitions


[ˈʃɑːpli], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- with a sharp or steeply tapering edge or point
(e.g: a sharply pointed tail)

- with a sudden, piercing physical sensation or effect; intensely
(e.g: my mouth stings sharply)

- in a way that is distinct in outline or detail; clearly
(e.g: the waitress had a sharply defined jaw)

- with a sudden and marked change; dramatically
(e.g: housing values have risen sharply)

- with speed of perception, comprehension, or response
(e.g: a sharply observed account)


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definition by Oxford Dictionaries