sharply

Sharp  (shärp), Phillip Allen Born 1944.

American biochemist who shared a 1993 Nobel prize for discovering that some genes contain sequences, known as introns, that do not function as codes for the formation of a protein.

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sharp  (shärp)

adj. sharp·er, sharp·est

1. Having a thin edge or a fine point suitable for or capable of cutting or piercing.

2.

a. Having clear form and detail: a sharp photographic image.

b. Terminating in an edge or a point: sharp angular cliffs; a sharp nose.

c. Clearly and distinctly set forth: sharp contrasts in behavior.

3. Abrupt or acute: a sharp drop; a sharp turn.

4.

a. Intellectually penetrating; astute.

b. Marked by keenness and accuracy of perception: sharp hearing.

5. Crafty or deceitful, as in business dealings: sharp selling practices.

6. Vigilant; alert: kept a sharp lookout for shoplifters.

7.

a. Briskly or keenly cold and cutting: a sharp wind.

b. Harsh or biting in tone or character: sharp criticism.

8. Fierce or impetuous; violent: a sharp temper; a sharp assault.

9. Intense; severe: a sharp pain.

10.

a. Sudden and shrill: a sharp whistle.

b. Sudden and brilliant or dazzling: a sharp flash of lightning.

11. Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste: a sharp pungent odor; a sharp cheese.

12. Composed of hard angular particles: sharp sand.

13. Music

a. Raised in pitch by a semitone.

b. Being above the proper pitch.

c. Having the key signature in sharps.

14. Informal Attractive or stylish: a sharp jacket. See Synonyms at fashionable.

adv.

1. In a sharp manner: hit me sharp on the brow.

2. Punctually; exactly: at three o'clock sharp.

3. Music Above the true or proper pitch.

n.

1. Music

a. A sign () used to indicate that a note is to be raised by a half step.

b. A note that is raised a half step.

2. A slender sewing needle with a very fine point.

3. Informal

a. An expert.

b. A shrewd cheater; a sharper.

v. sharped, sharp·ing, sharps Music

v.tr.

To raise in pitch by a semitone.

v.intr.

To play or sing above the proper pitch.

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[Middle English scharp, from Old English scearp; see sker-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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sharply adv.

sharpness n.

Synonyms: sharp, keen¹, acute
These adjectives all apply literally to fine edges, points, or tips. Figuratively they indicate mental alertness and clarity of comprehension. Sharp suggests quickness and astuteness: "a young man of sharp and active intellect" (John Henry Newman).
Keen implies clear-headedness and acuity: a journalist with a keen mind and quick wits.
Acute suggests penetrating perception or discernment: an acute observer of national politics.

Thesaurus

Adv.	1.	sharply - in an aggressive manner; "she was being sharply questioned" aggressively
	2.	sharply - in a well delineated manner; "the new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined" crisply
	3.	sharply - 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" sharp, acutely
	4.	sharply - very suddenly and to a great degree; "conditions that precipitously increase the birthrate"; "prices rose sharply" precipitously

Translations

sharply [ˈʃɑːplɪ] ADV

1. (= abruptly) [fall, rise, turn, brake] → bruscamente
the road turned sharply left → la carretera giraba bruscamente hacia la izquierda
he drew in his breath sharply → inspiró bruscamente

2. (= clearly) → marcadamente, claramente
this attitude contrasts sharply with his caring image → esta actitud contrasta marcadamente or claramente con su imagen de hombre humanitario
the party is sharply divided over this issue → el partido está claramente dividido con respecto a este asunto

3. (= brusquely) → con aspereza
he spoke to me quite sharply → me habló con bastante aspereza

4. (= severely) [criticize] → severamente, con dureza

5. (= hard) → fuertemente
the ball struck him sharply on the head → la pelota le golpeó fuertemente en la cabeza

sharply [ˈʃɑː^rpli] adv

(= abruptly) [drop, stop] → brusquement

(= clearly) → nettement

(= harshly) → sèchement, vertement

sharply [ˈʃɑːplɪ] adv

a. (abruptly, turn, rise, stop) → bruscamente

b. (clearly, stand out, contrast) → nettamente

c. (harshly, criticize, retort) → duramente, aspramente