Synonyms for sharply

Grammar : Adv

Spell : shahrp

Phonetic Transcription : ʃɑrp

Définition of sharply

Origin : Old English scearplice "acutely, keenly; painfully, severely; attentively, quickly;" see sharp (adj.) + -ly (2). Old English also had adverbial form scearpe "sharply."

adv piercingly

Example sentences :

The old man was peering at him sharply from under the grey protruding brows.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

At the risk of overturning the machine he veered it sharply to the left.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

"They sent her to prison for three years," she answered, sharply.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

"I can't see any one to-night, Thomas," he exclaimed, sharply.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

This was sharply answered by the ring of rifles to the right.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

The girl caught her breath, and Chip eyed her sharply from the corner of his eye.
Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower

Napoleon withdrew his hand as sharply as if a bee amid the fruit had stung him.
Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa

"You brought two ladies here, I understand," he said quickly and sharply.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

"It's fit that somebody should worry their heads," retorted Judith sharply to Tom.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

How sharply the room contrasted with her own, and yet this was the room of Rose—with eyes like hers.
Extract from : « Gloria and Treeless Street » by Annie Hamilton Donnell

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