acutely

/ɐkjˈuːtli/

/əkˈjutɫi/

acutely

(with reference to a physical condition) in a way that is very serious and advancing yet not lasting for long

in a way that is too extreme or intense

synonyms : sharp

in a keen or penetrating way

synonyms : keenly

in a shrewd manner

synonyms : astutely

Examples

1. But the business model is acutely problematic.

2. As the founders were acutely aware.

3. At least one of these, however, is acutely relevant to our discussion here.

4. In broken heart syndrome, the heart acutely loses its ability to pump blood effectively to the rest of the body.