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acutely

acutely

19 5.8
In a very careful way that notices small details
  • adverb
  • /əˈkjuːtli/
translation icon : con agudeza
  • A master of the melodramatic genre, Pixerecourt was acutely aware of his audience's expectations.
  • acutely aware
  • acutely sensitive
  • acutely conscious

He is one of the most acutely sharp human beings.

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Examples

  • Business leaders have become acutely aware of the need to be sensitive to environmental concerns.

    Academic text (1992)
  • The atmosphere is charged with danger, and everyone is acutely aware of everything.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • These clients are acutely aware of this problem.

  • Because I was acutely aware that if this all disappeared, I might never get another job.

  • Nowhere have I experienced this human tragedy more acutely than in my own country, India.

  • I am acutely aware there's a great deal of emotion involved.

  • Now I'm just acutely aware of the inconvenience it causes.

  • Jakob is a little flustered by this encounter, acutely aware that his class is watching.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • These clients are acutely aware of this problem.

  • I am acutely aware there's a great deal of emotion involved.

Synonyms

keenly
vsacutely
26 4.1

Acts in a way that shows strong interest or feeling

is more about mental sharpness and clever judgment than mere intensity
shrewdly
vsacutely
6 6.0

In a clever way that shows good sense in practical matters

stresses heightened perceptual sensitivity alongside practical astuteness
astutely
vsacutely
3 6.5

In a clever, careful way that shows good sense

is slightly broader, adding heightened sensitivity rather than only cleverness
alertly
vsacutely
1 3.2

In a quick and watchful way that notices and reacts to things

adds a stronger sense of sharp perceptual sensitivity and shrewdness
perceptively
vsacutely
1 5.8

In a way that shows clear, careful understanding of people or situations

is more about sharp sensitivity and shrewd perception than broad understanding
insightfully
vsacutely
1 4.8

In a way that shows deep understanding of a subject or situation

leans more toward vivid sensitivity and quick shrewdness than just depth
sagaciously
vsacutely
  • Formal
1 8.9

Acting wisely and carefully to make good decisions

emphasizes brisk perceptive sensitivity more than longterm wisdom
perspicaciously
vsacutely
  • Formal
9.9

In a way that shows clear and deep understanding

adds an edge of high sensitivity and practical shrewdness to that clarity
penetratively
vsacutely
8.3

In a way that shows deep, clear understanding of something

is similar but stresses rapid sensitivity and sharp practical perception
discerningly
vsacutely
6.1

In a way that shows good judgment when choosing people or things

focuses more on quick sensitivity and shrewd perception than formal judgment
sapiently
vsacutely
  • Formal
9.3

In a wise way that shows good judgment

leans more toward immediate sharp sensitivity than reflective wisdom
observantly
vsacutely
4.9

In a careful way that notices small details

goes further by implying strong inner sensitivity and shrewd perception

How Perceptive

astutely
3 6.5
keenly
26 4.1
acutely
19 5.8
perceptively
1 5.8
sensitively
5 4.2

Surface Forms

acutely positive

Morphology

acutely = acute (transparent) = acute + ly

Regular adverb from 'acute'; the meaning 'perceptive or highly sensitive' follows directly from the adjective sense.

Etymology

The word acutely comes from Latin acutus, meaning 'sharp'. Think of a 'sharp' person who notices small details — to be acutely aware is to notice things clearly and strongly.