sharply
adverb /ˈʃɑːpli/
  /ˈʃɑːrpli/
- in a critical, rough or severe way
- The report was sharply critical of the police.
 - ‘Is there a problem?’ he asked sharply.
 
 - suddenly and by a large amount
- Profits fell sharply following the takeover.
 - The road fell sharply to the sea.
 - The temperature drops sharply at night.
 
 - in a way that clearly shows the differences between two things
- Their experiences contrast sharply with those of other children.
 - sharply contrasting attitudes to work
 
 - quickly and suddenly or loudly
- She moved sharply across the room to block his exit.
 - He rapped sharply on the window.
 - He drew his breath in sharply.
 
 - used to emphasize that something has a sharp point or edge
- sharply pointed
 - The spring jutted sharply through the mattress.