/ ˈʃɑːpli; NAmE ˈʃɑːrpli/ adverb
1.
in a critical, rough or severe way :
The report was sharply critical of the police.
'Is there a problem?' he asked sharply.
2.
suddenly and by a large amount :
Profits fell sharply following the takeover.
The road fell sharply to the sea.
3.
in a way that clearly shows the differences between two things :
Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children.
4.
quickly and suddenly or loudly :
She moved sharply across the room to block his exit.
He rapped sharply on the window.
5.
used to emphasize that sth has a sharp point or edge :
sharply pointed