Describes something breaking, cutting, or separating sharply and cleanly, often with a crisp sound.
Used for rejecting, scolding, or refusing in a sharp, no-nonsense manner.
smartly; sharply dressed
Describes dressing neatly and stylishly, or having a crisp, well-put-together appearance.
He's dressed sharply in a suit today.
The branch snapped cleanly.
His proposal was flatly rejected.