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acutely
adverb
having a rapid onset
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 7
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- CUTEL
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
əˈkjuːtlɪ
Meaning
Definitions
adverb
having a rapid onset
“an acutely debilitating virus”
adverb
in a shrewd manner
“he invested his fortune astutely”
adverb
in a keen or penetrating way
“he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings”
adverb
changing suddenly in direction and degree
“the road twists sharply after the light”
In context
Example Sentences
an acutely debilitating virus
he invested his fortune astutely
he was acutely insightful
he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings
she pitied her sister acutely
acutely aware
the road twists sharply after the light
turn sharp left here
the visor was acutely peaked
her shoes had acutely pointed toes
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