Sharply

Definition

1. (adverb) In a sharp manner.
2. (adverb) (to describe breathing) Suddenly and intensely like a gasp, but typically as the result of an emotional reaction.
3. (adverb) In an intellectually alert and penetrating manner.
4. (adverb) Severely.
5. (adverb) Of speech, delivered in a stern or harsh tone.

Word stats

• Sharply contains 7 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
• It uses 7 unique letters.
• Estimated syllable count: 2.
• Scrabble-style letter score: 15.

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Other 7-letter words

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Words starting with SHA

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• shabbiest
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• shabbiness
• shabby
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• shackle
• shackled
• shackles
• shackling
• shacks
• shad
• shade
• shaded
• shades
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• shadiest
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Words ending with PLY

• amply
• apply
• cheaply
• comply
• crisply
• damply
• deeply
• imply
• limply
• misapply
• multiply
• oversupply
• panoply
• pimply
• ply
• reapply
• reply
• resupply

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