suddenly sharp

Frequency: 6.533.1 per million words

referring to a voice or tone that abruptly becomes angry or severe

sharpADVERB + sharp

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suddenly

Examples (10)

  • His tone became suddenly sharp when he realized he was being lied to.
  • The normally gentle teacher's voice turned suddenly sharp at the disruption.
  • She asked a question, and his reply was suddenly sharp and dismissive.
  • Without warning, his voice became suddenly sharp, cutting through the quiet room.
  • The child's cheerful mood shifted, and his cry became suddenly sharp with fear.
  • He was calm one moment, but then his expression grew suddenly sharp with anger.
  • The negotiator's voice, which had been measured, became suddenly sharp as the tension escalated.
  • She tried to explain, but her voice came out suddenly sharp and defensive.
  • The artist's usual gentle critique became suddenly sharp as he pointed out a fundamental flaw.
  • His smile vanished, and his gaze became suddenly sharp and questioning.