acutely — In a sharp, intense, or highly perceptive manner; with great severity or awareness. It describes experiencing something with heightened sensitivity or understanding.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In a sharp, intense, or highly perceptive manner; with great severity or awareness. It describes experiencing something with heightened sensitivity or understanding.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkjuːtli/
Korean meaning: 예리하게, 심하게, 극심하게
Korean pronunciation: 어-큐틀리 (강세: 큐)
Example Sentences
- He was acutely embarrassed when his phone rang loudly during the silent meditation session.
- The student became acutely aware that she had been studying for the wrong exam all week.
- The CEO was acutely concerned about the company's declining profits.
acutely
ADVERB//əˈkjuːtli//
In a sharp, intense, or highly perceptive manner; with great severity or awareness. It describes experiencing something with heightened sensitivity or understanding.

In a sharp, intense, or highly perceptive manner; with great severity or awareness. It describes experiencing something with heightened sensitivity or understanding.
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Observing acutely leads to knowing absolutely!
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Origin
From Latin 'acutus' meaning 'sharp' or 'pointed,' like the tip of a needle. The word evolved to describe anything intensely sharp, whether physically or mentally.
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“He was acutely embarrassed when his phone rang loudly during the silent meditation session.”
“The student became acutely aware that she had been studying for the wrong exam all week.”
“The CEO was acutely concerned about the company's declining profits.”
“She felt acutely lonely after moving to a new city where she knew nobody.”
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