sharply

• Adverbio que indica una acción o cambio brusco y repentino, o una manera severa, cortante o precisa. Puede describir un giro o cambio repentino (por ejemplo, girar bruscamente), un tono crítico o duro (por ejemplo, hablar ásperamente), o un contorno claro y definido (por ejemplo, marcadamente definido).

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.

   de manera abrupta o brusca

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

   Sinónimosabruptlydramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslysteeplysuddenly

   Antónimosgentlygraduallymildly

2. In a critical or harsh wayB2formal

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

   De manera severa o crítica

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

   Sinónimosbitinglycausticallycriticallycuttinglyharshlyseverelysternlytartlytrenchantly

   Antónimosgentlykindlylenientlymildly

3. In a clear or distinct wayB2formal

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

   De manera clara y nítida

   • 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.

   Sinónimosclearlycrisplyexactlyprecisely