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Synonyms for sharply

Grammar : Adv
Spell : shahrp
Phonetic Transcription : ʃɑrp


Définition of sharply

Origin :
  • Old English scearplice "acutely, keenly; painfully, severely; attentively, quickly;" see sharp (adj.) + -ly (2). Old English also had adverbial form scearpe "sharply."
  • adv piercingly
Example sentences :
  • The old man was peering at him sharply from under the grey protruding brows.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • At the risk of overturning the machine he veered it sharply to the left.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • "They sent her to prison for three years," she answered, sharply.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "I can't see any one to-night, Thomas," he exclaimed, sharply.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • This was sharply answered by the ring of rifles to the right.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • The girl caught her breath, and Chip eyed her sharply from the corner of his eye.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • Napoleon withdrew his hand as sharply as if a bee amid the fruit had stung him.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • "You brought two ladies here, I understand," he said quickly and sharply.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • "It's fit that somebody should worry their heads," retorted Judith sharply to Tom.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • How sharply the room contrasted with her own, and yet this was the room of Rose—with eyes like hers.
  • Extract from : « Gloria and Treeless Street » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

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