acutely meaning

acutely as an adverb

1. in a keen or penetrating way
   • he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings
   • she pitied her sister acutely
   • acutely aware

   Synonyms: keenly

   Related forms: acute

2. having a rapid onset
   • an acutely debilitating virus

   Opposite: chronically

   Related forms: acute

3. changing suddenly in direction and degree
   • the road twists sharply after the light
   • turn sharp left here
   • the visor was acutely peaked
   • her shoes had acutely pointed toes

   Synonyms: sharply, sharp

   Related forms: acute

4. in a shrewd manner
   • he invested his fortune astutely
   • he was acutely insightful

   Synonyms: astutely, shrewdly, sagaciously, sapiently

   Related forms: sharp

acutely in a sentence

• I'm acutely aware of my limitations.

How to pronounce acutely

acutely is pronounced /əˈkjutli/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with acutely

• absolutely
• astutely