sharply

(adverb)

adverb

1. in an aggressive manner

- she was being sharply questioned

Similar word(s): aggressively

2. in a well delineated manner

- the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined

Similar word(s): crisply

3. changing suddenly in direction and degree

- the road twists sharply after the light

- turn sharp left here

Similar word(s): acutely, sharp

4. very suddenly and to a great degree

- prices rose sharply

Similar word(s): precipitously