sharply sharply /ˈʃɑːrpli/

adverb

1. () In an aggressive manner  ( aggressively , sharply )
   in an aggressive manner
    She was being sharply questioned
   she was being sharply questioned
   
2. () In a well delineated manner  ( crisply , sharply )
   in a well delineated manner
    The new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined
   the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined
   
3. () Changing suddenly in direction and degree  ( acutely , sharp , sharply )
   changing suddenly in direction and degree
    The road twists sharply after the light
   the road twists sharply after the light
    Turn sharp left here
   turn sharp left here
    The visor was acutely peaked
   the visor was acutely peaked
    Her shoes had acutely pointed toes
   her shoes had acutely pointed toes
   
4. Very suddenly and to a great degree  ( precipitously , sharply )
   very suddenly and to a great degree
    Conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate
   conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate
    Prices rose sharply
   prices rose sharply