# acutely

**Pronunciation:** /əˈkjuːtli/ · uh-KYOO T-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning 1: Description

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.

## Meaning 2: Geometry

In a way that forms a sharp angle (less than 90 degrees).

## Examples

- The roofline sloped acutely.
- The angle formed by the two lines was acutely sharp.
- The diagram showed an acutely pointed shape.

## Synonyms

- sharply — Emphasizes a sudden or distinct intensity.
- intensely — Highlights the extreme degree or force of a feeling or sensation.
- severely — Suggests a strong, often negative, impact or consequence.
- keenly — Implies a sensitive or perceptive awareness, often of emotions or subtle details.

## Antonyms

- mildly — Opposite of intense or severe.
- vaguely — Opposite of sharp or clear awareness.

## Common patterns

- acutely aware of — Very conscious or knowledgeable about something. — He was acutely aware of the risks involved.
- acutely + adjective — To a high degree; very. — The situation was acutely dangerous.

## Collocations

- acutely aware — She was acutely aware of the silence in the room.
- acutely felt — The injustice was acutely felt by the community.
- acutely painful — The injury was acutely painful.

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