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sharply

adverb as in piercingly

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Example Sentences

And why has tuition risen so sharply at public universities?

The sharply tailored blazer and weighty jewelry that cling to her body hints at the dominant personality she possesses.

In its main points the novel diverges sharply from the world of 2004, often at a full revolution from reality.

The country is divided, sharply and unrelentingly, over the same questions.

Women in America are drinking more than ever before, and they are suffering the consequences in sharply rising numbers.

As the bright glow of a little cascade of sparks pierced the darkness, a voice in our rear called sharply: "Hands up!"

When we got down into the bottom Mac turned aside to the deep-worn trail and glanced sharply down at the ruts.

He looked up sharply, his lips parting in a smile that revealed his strong white teeth.

Aristide put the letter in his pocket and turned sharply away, lest she should see a sudden rush of tears.

He glanced sharply from face to face, feeling as though some silent, unseen process were changing everything about him.

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On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to sharply, such as: clearly, strongly, discernibly, distinctly, and pointedly.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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