acutely
gb/əkjˈutli/ us/əkjˈutli/
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Inglês
rendkívül, nagyon is, súlyosan, kritikusan, éles érzékkel, éleslátóan, akutan, hegyesszögben
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Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Do not confuse acutely with accurately; acutely means 'very strongly' or 'keenly,' not 'correctly.'
Significado
very strongly; intensely
Colocações
acutely aware
|acutely conscious
|acutely painful
|acutely embarrassing
|acutely anxious
|acutely aware of
|feel acutely
|acutely felt
|acutely disappointed
|acutely lonely
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
mildly (Shows a low degree of feeling or intensity.)
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faintly (Suggests only a weak sensation or awareness.)
Temas
emotions
|health
|communication
Definição
very strongly, especially in a way that is unpleasant or serious
To a very great degree, especially in feelings, sensations, or awareness.
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2
súlyosan
B2
kritikusan
C1
Padrão de uso:
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.
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We are acutely short of time.
Kritikusan kevés időnk van.
The village is acutely vulnerable during storms.
A falu viharok idején súlyosan veszélyeztetett.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse acutely where very is enough; acutely often suggests seriousness or urgency.
Significado
severely; to an extreme degree
Colocações
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
slightly (Indicates only a small degree of impact.)
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adequately (Opposes the idea of shortage or urgent need.)
Temas
society
|business
|news
|risk
Definição
very seriously or extremely
Very severely or to an extreme degree, especially when describing problems, risks, needs, or shortages.
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FORMAL
3
éleslátóan
C1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She listened acutely to the teacher.
Éles figyelemmel hallgatta a tanárt.
Erro comum:
This sense is less common than the intensifier sense; in many sentences, 'carefully' or 'clearly' fits better.
Significado
with keen perception; sharply
Colocações
acutely observed
|acutely noticed
|acutely analyzed
|acutely perceptive
|acutely sensitive to detail
|acutely attuned
|acutely discerning
|acutely aware
|acutely critical
|acutely attentive
Sinónimos
perceptively (Directly emphasizes insight.)
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shrewdly (Adds a sense of practical cleverness.)
Antónimos
obtusely (Suggests dull or unperceptive understanding.)
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unthinkingly (Without careful perception or reflection.)
Temas
thinking
|communication
|education
Definição
in a very perceptive way
In a way that shows keen perception or sensitivity; sharply and perceptively.
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TECHNICAL
4
akutan
C2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He was acutely ill and needed a doctor.
Akutan rosszul lett, és orvosra volt szüksége.
Erro comum:
Do not use acutely to mean 'a little sick'; it usually suggests serious, fast-onset illness.
Significado
suddenly and severely (medical)
Colocações
acutely ill
|acutely unwell
|acutely inflamed
|acutely infected
|acutely distressed
|acutely dehydrated
|acutely psychotic
|acutely symptomatic
|acutely breathless
|acutely febrile
Sinónimos
severely (Focuses on seriousness; not necessarily sudden.)
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suddenly (Focuses on quick onset; not necessarily severe.)
Antónimos
chronically (Describes a condition lasting a long time.)
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gradually (Opposes quick onset.)
Temas
health
|medicine
Definição
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.
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TECHNICAL
5
Padrão de uso:
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.
Erro comum:
This is a specialized meaning; most everyday uses of acutely are about intensity or seriousness.
Significado
forming a sharp angle
Colocações
acutely angled
|acutely sloped
|acutely pointed
|acutely tapering
|acutely inclined
Sinónimos
sharply (Describes a strong angle without specifying degrees.)
Antónimos
obtusely (Describes an angle greater than 90 degrees.)
Temas
design
|math
|architecture
Definição
at a sharp angle (less than 90°)
In a way that forms or resembles an acute angle (less than 90 degrees).
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
acutely
IPA
GB/əkjˈutli/
US/əkjˈutli/
Sílabas e acento
acutely (1 sílaba)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: acutely
- Plural: acutelies
Família de palavras
Expressões
acutely angled
1/əkjˈutli ˈæŋɡəld/
fixed phrase
technical
shaped at a sharp angle
with a very sharp angle
Exemplos
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He is acutely ill.
acutely painful
1/əkjˈutli pˈeɪnfəl/
fixed phrase
very strong physical or emotional pain
very painful
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- She is acutely sensitive to criticism.
- The device is acutely sensitive to temperature changes.
- After the operation, he was acutely sensitive to light.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We are acutely short of money.