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   acutely

   /əˈkjuːtli/

   adverb

   • 1. (with reference to something unpleasant or unwelcome) intensely: "the whole situation was acutely embarrassing"
   • ▪ (in relation to illness) in a way that progresses rapidly but lasts for a short period: "an acutely inflamed gall bladder"
   • 2. in a way that shows a perceptive understanding or insight: "we are all acutely aware of the fragility of our world"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACUTELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ACUTELY definition: 1. completely or extremely: 2. in a very clever or detailed way: 3. completely or extremely: . Learn more.

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   The meaning of ACUTE is characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset. How to use acute in a sentence. Ways to Be Acute Synonym Discussion of Acute.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryACUTELY - All you need to know about it | Collins English ...

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   Discover everything about the word "ACUTELY" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › acutelyAcutely - definition of acutely by The Free Dictionary

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   Reacting readily to stimuli or impressions; sensitive: His hearing was unusually acute. b. Keenly perceptive or discerning: an acute critic of music; a critic with acute judgment. See Synonyms at sharp. 2. Extremely sharp or severe; intense: acute pain; acute pleasure. 3. Of great importance or consequence; critical: an acute shortage of funds. 4.

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   What does the adverb acutely mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb acutely. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the adverb acutely? How is the adverb acutely pronounced? Where does the adverb acutely come from?

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   Acutely definition: having a sharp, severe, or intense effect. See examples of ACUTELY used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACUTELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ACUTELY meaning: 1. completely or extremely: 2. in a very clever or detailed way: 3. completely or extremely: . Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionacutely adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   acutely aware/conscious noticing or feeling something very strongly. I am acutely aware of the difficulties we face. (describing unpleasant feelings) very; very strongly. to a severe and dangerous degree. Definition of acutely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryACUTELY definition in American English - Collins Online ...

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    If you feel or notice something acutely, you feel or notice it very strongly. He was acutely aware of the odour of cooking oil. American English : acutely / əkyˈutli /