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sharply
adverb
in an aggressive manner
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ʃɑɹpli
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adverb
in an aggressive manner
“she was being sharply questioned”
adverb
in a well delineated manner
“the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined”
adverb
very suddenly and to a great degree
“conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate”
adverb
changing suddenly in direction and degree
“the road twists sharply after the light”
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Example Sentences
she was being sharply questioned
the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined
conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate
prices rose sharply
the road twists sharply after the light
turn sharp left here
the visor was acutely peaked
her shoes had acutely pointed toes
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