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acutely
01
in a highly sensitive or intense way
Examples
She was acutely aware of every sound in the empty house.
He acutely felt the loss of his childhood friend.
02
in a wise, insightful, or sharply perceptive manner
Examples
The detective acutely observed the subtle clues others missed.
He spoke acutely about the underlying problems in the education system.
03
with a rapid and sudden onset, usually physical or medical
Examples
The patient 's fever rose acutely within a few hours.
He was acutely ill after eating contaminated food.
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