adv C1 Advanced Uncommon

acutely

uh-KYOOT-lee

Acutely (adv) means to a severe or intense degree. Example: “She was acutely aware of everyone watching her.”

adv

To a severe or intense degree.

"She was acutely aware of everyone watching her."

How to Use Acutely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIntensely or sharply — often used with feelings or awareness.

Common pairings

acutely aware acutely embarrassed acutely painful

more acutely comparative, most acutely superlative

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She was _____ aware of everyone watching her.

From acute plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

Ely rely Neely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely

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.