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Acutely - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Acutely means intensely or sharply. It describes something felt or perceived with great severity, such as pain, awareness, or sensitivity. It can also mean extremely or keenly in other contexts.

acutely

/əˈkjutli/ /əˈkjuːtli/

Definition:

Intensely or severely; with sharp perception or awareness.

Synonyms:

sharply, keenly, intensely, profoundly, severely

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

mildly, faintly, slightly

Common Collocations:

acutely aware, acutely painful, acutely sensitive, acutely conscious

Derivatives:

acuteness, acute

Usage Tips:

Use "acutely" to emphasize intensity or sharpness in perception or feeling.

Common Phrases:

acutely aware, feel acutely, suffer acutely

Etymology:

From Latin "acutus" (sharp), via Old French "aigu," meaning sharp or severe.

Examples:

  • 1. She was acutely aware of the silence in the room.
  • 2. The pain in his leg was acutely sharp after the fall.
  • 3. He felt acutely embarrassed by his mistake in front of the class.
  • 4. The shortage of water became acutely apparent during the drought.

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