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 acutely acutely /əˈkjuːtli/

adverb

  1. () In a keen or penetrating way  ( keenly , acutely )
    in a keen or penetrating way
     He was keenly aware of his own shortcomings
    he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings
     She pitied her sister acutely
    she pitied her sister acutely
     Acutely aware
    acutely aware
  2. () Having a rapid onset  ( acutely )
    having a rapid onset
     An acutely debilitating virus
    an acutely debilitating virus
  3. In a shrewd manner  ( acutely , astutely , sagaciously , sapiently , shrewdly , advisably , perspicaciously )
    in a shrewd manner
     He invested his fortune astutely
    he invested his fortune astutely
     He was acutely insightful
    he was acutely insightful
  4. Changing suddenly in direction and degree  ( acutely , sharp , sharply )
    changing suddenly in direction and degree
     The road twists sharply after the light
    the road twists sharply after the light
     Turn sharp left here
    turn sharp left here
     The visor was acutely peaked
    the visor was acutely peaked
     Her shoes had acutely pointed toes
    her shoes had acutely pointed toes