acutely Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adverb in an acute manner
   
   • she pitied her sister acutely
   • acutely aware
2. adverb having a rapid onset
   
   • an acutely debilitating virus
3. adverb changing suddenly in direction and degree
   sharp; sharply.
   
   • the road twists sharply after the light
   • turn sharp left here
   • the visor was acutely peaked
   • her shoes had acutely pointed toes
4. adverb in a shrewd manner
   sagaciously; sapiently; astutely; shrewdly.
   
   • he invested his fortune astutely
   • he was acutely insightful

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