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UK
/ɐkjˈuːtli/
]
[ US /əkˈjutɫi/ ]
[ US /əkˈjutɫi/ ]
ADVERB
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having a rapid onset
an acutely debilitating virus -
changing suddenly in direction and degree
the road twists sharply after the light
her shoes had acutely pointed toes
the visor was acutely peaked
turn sharp left here -
in a keen or penetrating way
she pitied her sister acutely
he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings
acutely aware -
in a shrewd manner
he was acutely insightful
he invested his fortune astutely
How To Use acutely In A Sentence
- The Chinese authorities remain acutely aware of Ai's complex and innovative heresy and in China, an "edgy" artist has to face greater challenges than mockery or dismissive critics. Ai Weiwei: The rebel who has suffered for his art
- His features were, in the manner of his Faerie-born race, as sharp as chiseled stone, and his ears were acutely pointed.
- Treatment may vary from rest and splints for acutely inflamed joints, to medications that can reduce inflammation.
- Tim's long-sleeved Lycra biking shirt hugged his chest, making him acutely aware of the thin layer of perspiration covering his body. THE KILL CLAUSE
- Tolkien, a devout Catholic, was a combat veteran of World War I, and acutely sensitive to the murderous nihilism of modern warfare.
- No more: Mr Clinton won eight western states last November and is acutely sensitive to western politics.
- An initial program may include only the most acutely toxic chemicals.
- It should not be confused with night terrors or panics, in which a child becomes acutely agitated and terror-struck at night, appearing to be awake while in fact asleep and unable to be woken.
- That said, he was also acutely aware of how much she admired a minister who stood up to her. Times, Sunday Times
- This section of road was flat and not having the wind whistling through our helmets we became acutely aware of just how isolated and tranquil our surroundings were.