Synonyms of sharply

sharply

adverb

as in neatly

in a strikingly neat and trim manner

sharply dressed groomsmen at a formal wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neatly
• smartly
• carefully
• dashingly
• nattily
• elegantly
• snappily
• stylishly
• fashionably
• tidily
• sprucely
• trimly
• orderly
• cleanly
• immaculately
• modishly
• fastidiously
• fussily
• meticulously
• spotlessly
• pristinely
• swankily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sloppily
• inelegantly
• slovenly
• dowdily
• untidily
• messily
• nastily
• slatternly
• shabbily
• foully
• scruffily
• sleazily
• filthily
• dirtily
• dingily
• grubbily
• mussily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sharply

After the Women’s Health Initiative published its landmark findings in 2002, public and clinical attitudes toward hormone therapy shifted sharply, priming a generation of women to look for non-hormonal alternatives. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Both states sharply limit non-competes, and California bans most outright. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Several of the market's biggest AI infrastructure winners have pulled back sharply this week after massive runs earlier this year. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026

His anticipation broke the game in Spain’s direction, reading a loose ball sharply to tease a foul from Digne and earn Spain a penalty which cemented the dynamics of the contest. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Instead, the body camera footage from an officer in the vehicle with agent Charles Exum showed Exum sharply veer into Martinez and then exit his vehicle and shoot her. — Michael Loria, USA Today, 15 July 2026

But Wells’ parents, Christine and Elmore Wonsley, and Crump have sharply challenged that. — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Demand for oil plunged during the war because supply fell sharply and many folks reduced their oil consumption. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Each path promises the same payoff, consistent cold-water immersion for recovery, stress management and mental resilience, but the setup costs, maintenance demands and daily user experience diverge sharply. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026