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acutely

/əˈkjuːt.li/
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Adjective:acute
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• adverb

1

To a very severe, intense, or critical degree, especially regarding an unpleasant feeling, condition, or awareness.

Example

"She was acutely aware of the silence in the room after she finished her presentation."

2

In a manner showing sharp insight, quick perception, or shrewd discernment.

Example

"The historian acutely observed the subtle economic shifts that preceded the revolution."

3

In a sudden, rapid, and severe manner, as opposed to developing slowly over a long period (used in medicine).

Example

"The patient became acutely ill shortly after exposure to the contaminated water."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "acute" (from Latin "acutus", meaning "sharpened" or "pointed") and the adverbial suffix "-ly".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Acutely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/acutely
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