acutely
gb/əkjˈutli/ us/əkjˈutli/
C1
English
rendkívül, nagyon is, súlyosan, kritikusan, éles érzékkel, éleslátóan, akutan, hegyesszögben
C1
1
Usage pattern:
acutely + [adjective/verb] (e.g., aware, feel, painful)
She was acutely aware of everyone watching her.
Nagyon is tudatában volt annak, hogy mindenki őt figyeli.
He felt acutely embarrassed when he mispronounced her name.
Mélyen zavarba jött, amikor rosszul ejtette ki a nevét.
The pain became acutely worse after the fall.
Learner examples
I was acutely aware of the noise.
Nagyon erősen érzékeltem a zajt.
She felt acutely nervous before the test.
A teszt előtt rendkívül ideges volt.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse acutely with accurately; acutely means 'very strongly' or 'keenly,' not 'correctly.'
Meaning
very strongly; intensely
Collocations
acutely aware
|acutely conscious
|acutely painful
|acutely embarrassing
|acutely anxious
|acutely aware of
|feel acutely
|acutely felt
|acutely disappointed
|acutely lonely
Synonyms
intensely (General-purpose synonym for strong degree.)
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keenly (Often used with feelings or awareness.)
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sharply (Emphasizes a strong, sometimes sudden impact.)
Antonyms
mildly (Shows a low degree of feeling or intensity.)
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faintly (Suggests only a weak sensation or awareness.)
Themes
emotions
|health
|communication
Definition
very strongly, especially in a way that is unpleasant or serious
To a very great degree, especially in feelings, sensations, or awareness.
C1
2
súlyosan
B2
kritikusan
C1
Usage pattern:
acutely + [adjective] (e.g., vulnerable, short, affected)
Many hospitals are acutely short of nurses.
Sok kórház súlyos ápolóhiánnyal küzd.
Small businesses were acutely affected by the sudden rise in rent.
A kisvállalkozásokat súlyosan érintette a bérleti díjak hirtelen emelkedése.
In a drought, the region becomes acutely vulnerable to wildfires.
Learner examples
We are acutely short of time.
Kritikusan kevés időnk van.
The village is acutely vulnerable during storms.
A falu viharok idején súlyosan veszélyeztetett.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse acutely where very is enough; acutely often suggests seriousness or urgency.
Meaning
severely; to an extreme degree
Collocations
acutely short of
|acutely vulnerable
|acutely affected
|acutely aware of the problem
|acutely aware of the risk
|acutely needed
|acutely understaffed
|acutely deprived
|acutely constrained
|acutely dangerous
Synonyms
severely (Common with shortages, damage, or constraints.)
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critically (Highlights urgency or high stakes.)
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extremely (More general; less tied to seriousness.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates only a small degree of impact.)
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adequately (Opposes the idea of shortage or urgent need.)
Themes
society
|business
|news
|risk
Definition
very seriously or extremely
Very severely or to an extreme degree, especially when describing problems, risks, needs, or shortages.
C2
FORMAL
3
éleslátóan
C1
Usage pattern:
acutely + [verb] (e.g., observe, notice, analyze)
The review acutely observed how the film builds tension through silence.
A kritika éles érzékkel mutatott rá, hogyan építi a film a feszültséget a csend révén.
She listened acutely for any change in his tone.
Éles figyelemmel hallgatta, változik-e egy kicsit is a hangszíne.
He could acutely sense when a conversation was turning hostile.
Learner examples
She listened acutely to the teacher.
Éles figyelemmel hallgatta a tanárt.
Common mistake:
This sense is less common than the intensifier sense; in many sentences, 'carefully' or 'clearly' fits better.
Meaning
with keen perception; sharply
Collocations
acutely observed
|acutely noticed
|acutely analyzed
|acutely perceptive
|acutely sensitive to detail
|acutely attuned
|acutely discerning
|acutely aware
|acutely critical
|acutely attentive
Synonyms
perceptively (Directly emphasizes insight.)
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shrewdly (Adds a sense of practical cleverness.)
Antonyms
obtusely (Suggests dull or unperceptive understanding.)
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unthinkingly (Without careful perception or reflection.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|education
Definition
in a very perceptive way
In a way that shows keen perception or sensitivity; sharply and perceptively.
C1
TECHNICAL
4
akutan
C2
Usage pattern:
acutely + [adjective/participle] (e.g., ill, inflamed, distressed)
After the surgery, he became acutely ill and was moved to intensive care.
A műtét után állapota akutan rosszabbodott, ezért intenzív osztályra vitték.
The patient was acutely dehydrated after two days without fluids.
Két nap folyadék nélkül a beteg akutan kiszáradt.
She was treated for acutely inflamed airways.
Learner examples
He was acutely ill and needed a doctor.
Akutan rosszul lett, és orvosra volt szüksége.
Common mistake:
Do not use acutely to mean 'a little sick'; it usually suggests serious, fast-onset illness.
Meaning
suddenly and severely (medical)
Collocations
acutely ill
|acutely unwell
|acutely inflamed
|acutely infected
|acutely distressed
|acutely dehydrated
|acutely psychotic
|acutely symptomatic
|acutely breathless
|acutely febrile
Synonyms
severely (Focuses on seriousness; not necessarily sudden.)
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suddenly (Focuses on quick onset; not necessarily severe.)
Antonyms
chronically (Describes a condition lasting a long time.)
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gradually (Opposes quick onset.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
suddenly and seriously ill (medical use)
In a way that is sudden and severe, describing a condition that develops quickly rather than lasting a long time.
C2
TECHNICAL
5
Usage pattern:
acutely + [adjective/verb] (e.g., angled, sloped)
The roofline is acutely angled to shed snow quickly.
A tető vonala hegyesszögben fut, hogy a hó gyorsan lecsússzon róla.
A narrow, acutely angled corridor led to the back room.
Egy keskeny, hegyesszögben megtörő folyosó vezetett a hátsó szobába.
Common mistake:
This is a specialized meaning; most everyday uses of acutely are about intensity or seriousness.
Meaning
forming a sharp angle
Collocations
acutely angled
|acutely sloped
|acutely pointed
|acutely tapering
|acutely inclined
Synonyms
sharply (Describes a strong angle without specifying degrees.)
Antonyms
obtusely (Describes an angle greater than 90 degrees.)
Themes
design
|math
|architecture
Definition
at a sharp angle (less than 90°)
In a way that forms or resembles an acute angle (less than 90 degrees).
Grammar
Dictionary form
acutely
IPA
GB/əkjˈutli/
US/əkjˈutli/
Syllables & stress
acutely (1 syllable)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: acutely
- Plural: acutelies
Word family
Expressions
acutely angled
1/əkjˈutli ˈæŋɡəld/
fixed phrase
technical
shaped at a sharp angle
with a very sharp angle
Examples
- The designer chose an acutely angled corner to make the room feel dynamic.
- An acutely angled turn in the road reduces visibility.
- The acutely angled roof helps snow slide off.
acutely ill
1/əkjˈutli ˈɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
suddenly and seriously ill
suddenly and seriously sick
Examples
- He became acutely ill during the flight.
- The ward is designed for acutely ill patients.
- She was acutely ill for several days but recovered quickly.
Learner examples
- He is acutely ill.
acutely painful
1/əkjˈutli pˈeɪnfəl/
fixed phrase
very strong physical or emotional pain
very painful
Examples
- The first few steps after the injury were acutely painful.
- It was acutely painful to watch the argument escalate.
- The treatment can be acutely painful for some patients.
Learner examples
- The cut was acutely painful.
acutely sensitive (to [something])
1/əkjˈutli sˈɛnsɪtɪv tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
react or notice very strongly
to react very strongly to something
Examples
- She is acutely sensitive to criticism.
- The device is acutely sensitive to temperature changes.
- After the operation, he was acutely sensitive to light.
Learner examples
- I am acutely sensitive to noise.
acutely vulnerable
1/əkjˈutli vˈʌlnɚəbəl/
fixed phrase
formal
at very high risk of harm
very likely to be harmed or affected
Examples
- Elderly residents can be acutely vulnerable during heatwaves.
- The company was acutely vulnerable to a drop in demand.
- Coastal towns are acutely vulnerable to storm surges.
Learner examples
- Children are acutely vulnerable in a crisis.
be acutely aware (of [something])
1/bˈi əkjˈutli əwˈɛɹ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
know or notice very strongly
to understand or notice something very clearly
Examples
- I was acutely aware of how quiet the room had become.
- They are acutely aware of the risks involved.
- She became acutely aware that she had forgotten her passport.
Learner examples
- I am acutely aware of the problem.
be acutely conscious (of [something])
1/bˈi əkjˈutli kˈɑnʃəs əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
feel strongly aware of something
to feel very aware of something
Examples
- He was acutely conscious of his accent in the meeting.
- She is acutely conscious of how expensive childcare has become.
- I felt acutely conscious of being the only newcomer.
Learner examples
- She was acutely conscious of her mistakes.
be acutely short of [something]
1/bˈi əkjˈutli ʃˈɔɹt əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
have a serious lack of something
to not have enough of something important
Examples
- The team is acutely short of experienced engineers.
- We were acutely short of time, so we skipped lunch.
- Some areas are acutely short of affordable housing.
Learner examples
- We are acutely short of money.