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

Research into psychedelics for depression, PTSD, end-of-life care, and anxiety has exploded, and overall recreational usage has risen sharply. — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

While the national average cost of regular gasoline has risen sharply over the past week, California prices have surpassed $6 per gallon, according to AAA. — Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The contribution of foreign assets held by three of Nigeria’s largest banks — Access, UBA, and Zenith — rose sharply between 2021 and 2025, according to Fitch’s tally. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The Iranian delegation’s attendance at the UN has renewed hopes for a diplomatic solution to the war, lifting market sentiment on Monday, with stocks rising, oil prices easing and global bond yields falling sharply. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Yet in 2022-2023, the Fed sharply raised interest rates and inflation did decline, without a significant rise in unemployment or economic slowdown. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Historically, European travel spiked in summer before falling off sharply in fall and winter. — Chris Dong, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Gas prices are moving sharply in the wrong direction at a time of year when drivers typically get some relief. — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Two days after an investigation had sharply criticized the UNC football program for various actions off the field, the on-the-field standard went south, too. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026