| Main Entry: | sharply |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | piercingly |
Synonyms: |
clearly, discernibly, distinctly, pointedly, strongly |
| Main Entry: | clearly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without any doubt |
Synonyms: |
acutely, apparently, audibly, beyond doubt, certainly, conspicuously, decidedly, definitely, discernibly, distinctly, evidently, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indubitably, lucidly, manifestly, markedly, noticeably, obviously, openly, overtly, patently, penetratingly, perceptibly, plainly, positively, precisely, prominently, purely, recognizably, seemingly, sharply, sonorously, surely, translucently, transparently, undeniably, undoubtedly, unmistakably |
Antonyms: |
indefinitely, indistinctly, mysteriously, vaguely |
| Main Entry: | closely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | approximately, carefully |
Synonyms: |
by the skin of one's teeth, exactly, firmly, hard, heedfully, in conjunction with, intently, intimately, jointly, meticulously, mindfully, minutely, nearly, punctiliously, scrupulously, searchingly, sharply, similarly, strictly, thoughtfully |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with great force |
Synonyms: |
actively, angrily, animatedly, boisterously, briskly, brutally, cruelly, earnestly, energetically, ferociously, fiercely, forcibly, frantically, furiously, heavily, intensely, keenly, like fury, madly, meanly, painfully, powerfully, relentlessly, rigorously, roughly, rowdily, savagely, seriously, severely, sharply, spiritedly, sprightly, stormily, strongly, tumultously/tumultuously, turbulently, uproariously, urgently, viciously, vigorously, violently, vivaciously, wildly, with all one's might |
Antonyms: |
gently, softly |
| Main Entry: | hard |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with determination |
Synonyms: |
assiduously, closely, diligently, doggedly, earnestly, exhaustively, industriously, intensely, intensively, intently, painstakingly, persistently, searchingly, sharply, steadily, strenuously, thoroughly, unremittingly, untiringly |
Antonyms: |
unenthusiastically |
| Main Entry: | intently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with concentration |
Synonyms: |
attentively, closely, fixedly, hard, keenly, searchingly, sharply, steadily, watchfully |
Antonyms: |
distractedly |
| Main Entry: | severely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | harshly |
Synonyms: |
acutely, badly, critically, dangerously, extremely, firmly, gravely, hard, hardly, intensely, markedly, painfully, rigorously, roughly, seriously, sharply, sorely, sternly, strictly, with an iron hand |
Antonyms: |
compassionately, lightly |
| Main Entry: | angrily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with anger |
Synonyms: |
bitterly, crisply, crossly, fiercely, furiously, heatedly, hotly, in anger, indignantly, infuriatedly, irately, irritably, madly, savagely, sharply, tempestuously, testily, violently, wildly |
Antonyms: |
calmly, gently, softly |
| Main Entry: | distinctly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | clearly |
Synonyms: |
plainly, precisely, sharply, surely, unmistakably |
| Main Entry: | intelligently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cleverly |
Synonyms: |
alertly, aptly, astutely, brilliantly, capably, comprehendingly, discerningly, intellectually, judiciously, keenly, knowingly, knowledgeably, logically, perspicaciously, prudently, rationally, reasonably, resourcefully, sagaciously, sensibly, sharply, shrewdly, skillfully, wisely |
Antonyms: |
badly, foolishly, stupidly, unintelligently |