CEFR B2

acutely

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is sharp, severe, or intense.

Examples

He felt the danger acutely.
The problem was acutely felt by everyone in the room.

Synonyms: sharply, intensely, severely, keenly

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acutely (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːtli/

Definition

In a way that is sharp, severe, or intense.

Examples

He felt the danger acutely.
The problem was acutely felt by everyone in the room.
She was acutely aware of his presence.

How to Use acutely

acutely aware of (prepositional phrase): Very conscious or knowledgeable about something. — "He was acutely aware of the risks involved."
acutely + adjective (collocation): To a high degree; very. — "The situation was acutely dangerous."

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