acutely

/əˈkjuːtli/
adverb
  1. In a very strong or severe way; intensely.
    • The patient felt acutely ill after eating the spoiled food.
    • She was acutely aware of the danger around her.
    • He was acutely embarrassed when he tripped on stage.
  2. In a way that shows quickness of mind or sharp perception.
    • He acutely understood the complex instructions after just one reading.
    • The detective acutely noticed the small clue everyone else missed.
    • She acutely observed the changes in her friend's mood.
  3. In geometry, with an angle less than 90 degrees.
    • The two lines meet acutely, forming a sharp corner.
    • The roof was designed to slope acutely to shed snow easily.
    • The blade was sharpened acutely for precise cutting.
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