English Explanatory Dictionary

sharply

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a sharp manner, in various senses.
  2. So as to terminate in a sharp point or edge.
  3. Rapidly, abruptly.
  4. Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction.
  5. Precisely, accurately.
  6. Quickly and alertly.
  7. Of speech, sternly, harshly or critically.
  8. Stylishly, smartly.
  9. So as to form a sharp, or tight, angle.
  10. Steeply; precipitously.
  11. Piercingly; keenly; severely; painfully.
  12. In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɑɹpli/ /ˈʃɑːpli/ en-us-sharply.ogg

Word forms

sharply sharplier more sharply sharpliest most sharply

Etymology

From Middle English sharply, scharply, from Old English sċearplīċe (“sharply, smartly”), equivalent to sharp + -ly.

Translations

Bulgarian: остро Bulgarian: рязко Czech: ostře Esperanto: akre Finnish: terävästi Finnish: kirpeästi Finnish: pistävästi Hungarian: élesen Latin: ācriter Norwegian Bokmål: skarpt Russian: ре́зко
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