sharply

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière brusque ou marquée ». Il peut décrire un changement soudain ou net (par exemple, tourner brusquement), un ton critique ou sévère (par exemple, parler durement), ou un contour précis et distinct (par exemple, nettement dessiné).

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 manière soudaine et marquée

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

   Synonymesabruptlydramaticallydrasticallyprecipitouslysteeplysuddenly

   Antonymesgentlygraduallymildly

2. In a critical or harsh wayB2formal

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

   de manière critique ou dure

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

   Synonymesbitinglycausticallycriticallycuttinglyharshlyseverelysternlytartlytrenchantly

   Antonymesgentlykindlylenientlymildly

3. In a clear or distinct wayB2formal

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

   de manière nette

   • 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.

   Synonymesclearlycrisplyexactlyprecisely