Meanings
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1
adv
To a very great degree; intensely.
She was acutely aware of how quiet the room had become.
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2
adv
With a sudden and severe onset, as of an illness.
He became acutely ill and was rushed to hospital.
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3
adv
In a sharp, perceptive, or clever way.
She acutely observed the flaws in the plan.
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Etymology
From acute + -ly.