Acutely

B2 16+
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Pronunciation: /əˈkjutli/

Definitions of acutely

adjective used to describe something that is done in a way that is sharply felt or perceived; keen

Example Sentences

A1 She was acutely aware of the noise outside.

A2 The patient was acutely sensitive to light after the surgery.

B1 The team was acutely aware of the risks involved in the mission.

B2 The CEO was acutely aware of the impact the decision would have on the company's future.

C1 The scientist was acutely aware of the implications of her groundbreaking research.

C2 The artist's work was acutely sensitive to the political and social issues of the time.

adverb in a way that is sharply felt or perceived; keenly

Example Sentences

A1 She was acutely aware of the time ticking away.

A2 The patient was acutely sensitive to light after the surgery.

B1 The detective was acutely focused on finding clues to solve the case.

B2 The scientist was acutely aware of the potential consequences of the experiment.

C1 The CEO was acutely aware of the impact of the decision on the company's future.

C2 The artist's work was acutely observed and analyzed by critics for its depth and complexity.

Examples of acutely in a Sentence

formal The patient was acutely aware of the potential side effects of the medication.

informal She felt acutely embarrassed when she tripped in front of everyone.

slang I was acutely freaked out by the horror movie we watched last night.

figurative The CEO was acutely focused on increasing profits for the company.

Grammatical Forms of acutely

past tense

acutely

plural

acutely

comparative

more acutely

superlative

most acutely

present tense

acutely

future tense

will acutely

perfect tense

has acutely

continuous tense

is acutely

singular

acutely

positive degree

acutely

infinitive

to acutely

gerund

acutely

participle

acutely

Origin and Evolution of acutely

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'acutely' originated from the Latin word 'acutus', meaning sharp or pointed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'acutely' has evolved to also mean keenly or sharply in reference to senses or intellect, in addition to its original meaning of sharply or pointedly.