sharply

• Adverb, das eine plötzliche, abrupte oder heftige Art und Weise bezeichnet. Es kann eine jähe Bewegung oder Änderung, einen scharfen, strengen Ton oder eine klare, deutliche Abgrenzung beschreiben.

An adverb meaning "in a sharp manner." It can describe a sudden or abrupt change (e.g., turn sharply), a critical or harsh tone (e.g., speak sharply), or a clear, precise outline (e.g., sharply defined).

1. In a sudden or steep wayB1formal

   In a manner that is sudden, steep, or dramatic.

   Schroff

   • The temperature dropped sharply overnight.
   • Sales figures fell sharply in the last quarter.
   • The road turned sharply to the left.

   Synonymeabruptlydramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslysteeplysuddenly

   Antonymegentlygraduallymildly

2. In a critical or harsh wayB2formal

   In a manner that is severe, critical, or harsh.

   Scharf

   • She spoke sharply to the children for misbehaving.
   • The critic sharply condemned the film's poor acting.
   • He was sharply reprimanded for his mistake.

   Synonymebitinglycausticallycriticallycuttinglyharshlyseverelysternlytartlytrenchantly

   Antonymegentlykindlylenientlymildly

3. In a clear or distinct wayB2formal

   In a manner that is clear, distinct, or well-defined.

   Deutlich

   • The two colors contrast sharply with each other.
   • His opinion differs sharply from mine.
   • The outline of the mountain was sharply visible against the sky.

   Synonymeclearlycrisplyexactlyprecisely