Meaning & use
acutely
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in an intense, sharp, or keenly perceptive way.
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He was acutely aware of the tension in the room.
She felt the loss of her friend acutely for months afterward.
A note on using this word
Frequently pairs with 'aware' or 'conscious' to emphasize a sharp, heightened perception of something.
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intenselykeenly
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