sharply

Meaning

Adverb

In a sharp manner.
Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction.
In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner.
Severely.
Of speech, delivered in a stern or harsh tone.

Origin

From Middle English sharply, scharply, from Old English sċearplīċe, equivalent to sharp + -ly.

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