ALL meanings of sharply
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S s - adjective sharply Informal. very stylish: a sharp dresser; a sharp jacket. 1
- adjective sharply Radio, Electronics. of, relating to, or responsive to a very narrow range of frequencies. Compare broadband. 1
- adjective sharply Phonetics. fortis; voiceless. 1
- adjective sharply composed of hard, angular grains, as sand. 1
- verb with object sharply Music. to raise in pitch, especially by one chromatic half step. 1
- verb without object sharply to sound above the true pitch. 1
- adverb sharply keenly or acutely. 1
- adverb sharply abruptly or suddenly: to pull a horse up sharp. 1
- adverb sharply punctually: Meet me at one o'clock sharp. 1
- adverb sharply vigilantly: Look sharp! 1
- adverb sharply briskly; quickly. 1
- adverb sharply Music. above the true pitch: You're singing a little sharp. 1
- noun sharply something sharp. 1
- noun sharply Usually, sharps. a medium-length needle with a rounded eye and a sharp point, used for all-purpose hand sewing. 1
- noun sharply a sharper. 1
- noun sharply Informal. an expert. 1
- noun sharply Music. a tone one chromatic half step above a given tone. (in musical notation) the symbol ♯ indicating this. 1
- adverb sharply quickly 1
- abbreviation SHARPLY steeply 1
- adverb sharply harshly, sternly 1
- adjective sharply having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
- adjective sharply terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. 1
- adjective sharply involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. 1
- adjective sharply abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop. 1
- adjective sharply consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face. 1
- adjective sharply clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image. 1
- adjective sharply distinct or marked, as a contrast: sharp differences of opinion. 1
- adjective sharply pungent or biting in taste: a sharp cheese. 1
- adjective sharply piercing or shrill in sound: a sharp cry. 1
- adjective sharply keenly cold, as weather: a sharp, biting wind. 1
- adjective sharply felt acutely; intense; distressing: sharp pain. 1
- adjective sharply merciless, caustic, or harsh: sharp words. 1
- adjective sharply fierce or violent: a sharp struggle. 1
- adjective sharply keen or eager: sharp desire. 1
- adjective sharply quick, brisk, or spirited. 1
- adjective sharply alert or vigilant: They kept a sharp watch for the enemy. 1
- adjective sharply mentally acute: a sharp lad. 1
- adjective sharply extremely sensitive or responsive; keen: sharp vision; sharp hearing. 1
- adjective sharply shrewd or astute: a sharp bargainer. 1
- adjective sharply shrewd to the point of dishonesty: sharp practice. 1
- adjective sharply Music. (of a tone) raised a chromatic half step in pitch: F sharp. above an intended pitch, as a note; too high (opposed to flat1 (def 26b.)). 1