Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sharply
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɑɹpli]
Pronunciations of sharply
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: aggressively, sharply
    Meaning: in an aggressive manner; "she was being sharply questioned"
  • Synonyms: sharply, crisply
    Meaning: in a well delineated manner; "the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined"
  • Synonyms: sharply, sharp, acutely
    Meaning: changing suddenly in direction and degree; "the road twists sharply after the light"; "turn sharp left here"; "the visor was acutely peaked"; "her shoes had acutely pointed toes"
Usage examples
  • Fort!" sharply.
  • The man wheeled sharply.
  • She turned sharply upon him.
  • The officer turned back sharply.
  • The Major looked at him sharply.
  • "Why not?" asked the man sharply.
  • Terry dismissed the plan sharply.
  • Constance eyed her father sharply.
  • "A what?" cried the voice, sharply.
  • Thurston caught his breath sharply.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hurricane Grace, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Hillary Clinton, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Council of Trent, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Munich, License CC BY-SA 4.0