sharp
adjective
having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing.
sharply
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a word derived from
sharp.
Example Sentences
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is still riding high in the North American box office, topping ticket sales for the fourth consecutive weekend in cinemas, but sharply down from last week's performance.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The head of the IG Metall union on Friday sharply criticised management and promised to resist the factory closures.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
Soon after the war began in late February, China’s crude-oil imports fell sharply.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
Because the frozen LiCOF enables such efficient interaction between light and sound, the technology could provide new ways to sharply reduce the amount of energy required by future photonic computing systems.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
“Beth is asleep. Speak low, and tell me all about it. That Moffat hasn’t been here, I hope?” asked Mrs. March rather sharply.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
