acutely

[ uh-kyoot-lee ]

/ əˈkyut li /

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adverb

having a sharp, severe, or intense effect: Reductions in the work force will be felt most acutely by those in entry-level jobs.Compounds formed by reaction with the contaminant create the potential for formation of acutely toxic products.

having an extremely great or serious effect; critically: The Iberian lynx is considered the most acutely endangered species of wildcat.

happening briefly or severely; happening at a single point in time (opposed to chronically): The report describes a patient presenting acutely with mental symptoms of confusion and hallucinations.We studied the effects of field-realistic doses of the herbicide on honeybees exposed either chronically or acutely.

in a way that is intellectually penetrating or insightful; perceptively: In this acutely focused exhibition, the artist delves deeply into a single object: her kitchen sink.

in a way that is sensitive to even slight details or impressions:The orchestra matched the inspirational conductor beautifully, interacting and responding acutely.

Origin of acutely

acute + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM acutely

hy·per·a·cute·ly, adverbnon·a·cute·ly, adverbo·ver·a·cute·ly, adverbsu·per·a·cute·ly, adverb

Words nearby acutely

acute idiopathic polyneuritis, acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis, acute inflammation, acute intermittent porphyria, acute isolated myocarditis, acutely, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute malaria, acute miliary tuberculosis, acute myelogenous leukemia

Example sentences from the Web for acutely

When the body of Johnson was exhumed, the medical examiner was acutely chagrined when six .22 caliber rounds were removed from it.
The Myth of the Central Park Five|Edward Conlon|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In all, 38 samples were collected from 23 acutely infected patients.
Did One Liberian Prostitute Give Ebola to Eight Soldiers?|Kent Sepkowitz|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They, too, would be acutely nervous about revealing the capabilities of their assets.
The Worst Place in the World for MH370 to Go Missing|Clive Irving|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
McKamey had already been acutely aware of the danger of head injury in football.
Navy Football Player Will McKamey Died This Week From Brain Injury. Who’s to Blame?|Michael Daly|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Cambridge, Harvard and Yale, among other top universities—also make them acutely vulnerable to eating disorders?
Are Britain’s Private Schools Breeding Grounds For Anorexia?|Emma Woolf|March 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The poor child felt this so acutely that she became ill, and had to keep her bed for several days.
The Childhood of Distinguished Women|Selina A. Bower
Bindlecombe clasped his hands nervously; he was acutely distressed—and not only for the threatened loss of his darling Institute.
The Great Miss Driver|Anthony Hope
Then Simon was bowing before the contessa, acutely aware of Sophia standing beside her.
The Saracen: Land of the Infidel|Robert Shea
Maggie still stood close in front of me, so that I was acutely aware of my waistcoat buttons.
Wintry Peacock|D. H. Lawrence
I was acutely aware of dangers lurking for young girls in big cities.
The Fifth Wheel|Olive Higgins Prouty