acutely
uh-KYOOT-lee
Acutely (adv) means to a severe or intense degree. Example: “She was acutely aware of everyone watching her.”
adv
1
To a severe or intense degree.
"She was acutely aware of everyone watching her."
How to use acutely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntensely or sharply — often used with feelings or awareness.
Common pairings
acutely aware
acutely embarrassed
acutely painful
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more acutely
- Superlative
- most acutely
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Etymology
From acute plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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What does “acutely” mean?
The word “acutely” means to a severe or intense degree. In plain terms, intensely or sharply — often used with feelings or awareness.
How do you pronounce “acutely”?
“Acutely” is pronounced uh-KYOOT-lee (/əˈkjuːtli/ in IPA).
How do you use “acutely” in a sentence?
Here is “acutely” used in a sentence: “She was acutely aware of everyone watching her.”
What part of speech is “acutely”?
“Acutely” is an adverb.
Is “acutely” a common word?
“Acutely” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
