acutely
Americanadverb
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having a sharp, severe, or intense effect.
Reductions in the workforce will be felt most acutely by those in entry-level jobs.
Compounds formed by reaction with the contaminant create the potential for formation of acutely toxic products.
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having an extremely great or serious effect; critically.
The Iberian lynx is considered the most acutely endangered species of wildcat.
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happening briefly or severely; happening at a single point in time (opposed tochronically ).
The report describes a patient presenting acutely with mental symptoms of confusion and hallucinations.
We studied the effects of field-realistic doses of the herbicide on honeybees exposed either chronically or acutely.
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in a way that is intellectually penetrating or insightful; perceptively.
In this acutely focused exhibition, the artist delves deeply into a single object: her kitchen sink.
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in a way that is sensitive to even slight details or impressions.
The orchestra matched the inspirational conductor beautifully, interacting and responding acutely.
Other Word Forms
- hyperacutely adverb
- nonacutely adverb
- overacutely adverb
- superacutely adverb
Etymology
Origin of acutely
Example Sentences
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Startlingly different compositional styles are mapped acutely onto Mr. Jackson’s distinctive word rhythms while bringing out his underlying themes.
Budget airlines’ low fares appeal to travelers with more limited income, and those travelers are more acutely feeling the rising cost of living and thus may have less disposable income for air travel.
From MarketWatch
But the change will be felt acutely in research and medicine.
As he did, he was acutely aware that she would not be able to get up off the tree by herself.
From Literature
Those who have spoken to him over the weekend describe a man acutely aware of the situation he is in.
From BBC
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