sharply

adverb
/ˈʃɑːrpli/

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example Sentences

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

Synonyms

suddenly, quickly, abruptly, intensely, drastically

Antonyms

slowly, gently, gradually

Collocations

rise sharply, turn sharply, sharply increase, sharply decline

More Example Sentences

She was too stressed not to speak sharply.

Related Vocabularies

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
to an excessive degree or extent
before or by now; prior to a time in question
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
without a doubt, certainly

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