Ingles

acutely

gb/əkjˈutli/ us/əkjˈutli/
C1 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb C1 property
1

very strongly; intensely

very strongly, especially in a way that is unpleasant or serious

Padron ng paggamit: acutely + [adjective/verb] (e.g., aware, feel, painful)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse acutely with accurately; acutely means 'very strongly' or 'keenly,' not 'correctly.'
Mga kasingkahulugan
intensely (General-purpose synonym for strong degree.) | keenly (Often used with feelings or awareness.) | sharply (Emphasizes a strong, sometimes sudden impact.)
Mga kasalungat
mildly (Shows a low degree of feeling or intensity.) | faintly (Suggests only a weak sensation or awareness.)
Mga kolokasyon
acutely aware |acutely conscious |acutely painful |acutely embarrassing |acutely anxious |acutely aware of |feel acutely |acutely felt |acutely disappointed |acutely lonely
Mga tema
emotions |health |communication
Mga Halimbawa
  • She was acutely aware of everyone watching her.
  • He felt acutely embarrassed when he mispronounced her name.
  • The pain became acutely worse after the fall.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I was acutely aware of the noise.
  • She felt acutely nervous before the test.
adverb C1 property
2

severely; to an extreme degree

very seriously or extremely

Padron ng paggamit: acutely + [adjective] (e.g., vulnerable, short, affected)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse acutely where very is enough; acutely often suggests seriousness or urgency.
Mga kasingkahulugan
severely (Common with shortages, damage, or constraints.) | critically (Highlights urgency or high stakes.) | extremely (More general; less tied to seriousness.)
Mga kasalungat
slightly (Indicates only a small degree of impact.) | adequately (Opposes the idea of shortage or urgent need.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
society |business |news |risk
Mga Halimbawa
  • Many hospitals are acutely short of nurses.
  • Small businesses were acutely affected by the sudden rise in rent.
  • In a drought, the region becomes acutely vulnerable to wildfires.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • We are acutely short of time.
  • The village is acutely vulnerable during storms.
adverb formal C2 property
3

with keen perception; sharply

in a very perceptive way

Padron ng paggamit: acutely + [verb] (e.g., observe, notice, analyze)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This sense is less common than the intensifier sense; in many sentences, 'carefully' or 'clearly' fits better.
Mga kasingkahulugan
perceptively (Directly emphasizes insight.) | shrewdly (Adds a sense of practical cleverness.)
Mga kasalungat
obtusely (Suggests dull or unperceptive understanding.) | unthinkingly (Without careful perception or reflection.)
Mga kolokasyon
acutely observed |acutely noticed |acutely analyzed |acutely perceptive |acutely sensitive to detail |acutely attuned |acutely discerning |acutely aware |acutely critical |acutely attentive
Mga tema
thinking |communication |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • The review acutely observed how the film builds tension through silence.
  • She listened acutely for any change in his tone.
  • He could acutely sense when a conversation was turning hostile.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • She listened acutely to the teacher.
adverb technical C1 property
4

suddenly and severely (medical)

suddenly and seriously ill (medical use)

Padron ng paggamit: acutely + [adjective/participle] (e.g., ill, inflamed, distressed)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not use acutely to mean 'a little sick'; it usually suggests serious, fast-onset illness.
Mga kasingkahulugan
severely (Focuses on seriousness; not necessarily sudden.) | suddenly (Focuses on quick onset; not necessarily severe.)
Mga kasalungat
chronically (Describes a condition lasting a long time.) | gradually (Opposes quick onset.)
Mga kolokasyon
acutely ill |acutely unwell |acutely inflamed |acutely infected |acutely distressed |acutely dehydrated |acutely psychotic |acutely symptomatic |acutely breathless |acutely febrile
Mga tema
health |medicine
Mga Halimbawa
  • After the surgery, he became acutely ill and was moved to intensive care.
  • The patient was acutely dehydrated after two days without fluids.
  • She was treated for acutely inflamed airways.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He was acutely ill and needed a doctor.
adverb technical C2 property
5

forming a sharp angle

at a sharp angle (less than 90°)

Padron ng paggamit: acutely + [adjective/verb] (e.g., angled, sloped)
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This is a specialized meaning; most everyday uses of acutely are about intensity or seriousness.
Mga kasingkahulugan
sharply (Describes a strong angle without specifying degrees.)
Mga kasalungat
obtusely (Describes an angle greater than 90 degrees.)
Mga kolokasyon
acutely angled |acutely sloped |acutely pointed |acutely tapering |acutely inclined
Mga tema
design |math |architecture
Mga Halimbawa
  • The roofline is acutely angled to shed snow quickly.
  • A narrow, acutely angled corridor led to the back room.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
acutely
IPA
GB/əkjˈutli/
US/əkjˈutli/
Mga pantig at diin
acutely (1 pantig)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: acutely
  • Plural: acutelies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
acutelies noun
Core family
acute adjective B2
Related words
acuteness noun
Negative and opposite forms
chronic adjective B2
Advanced or less common
acuity noun
Mga ekspresyon

acutely angled

1
/əkjˈutli ˈæŋɡəld/
fixed phrase technical

shaped at a sharp angle

with a very sharp angle

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

acutely painful

1
/əkjˈutli pˈeɪnfəl/
fixed phrase

very strong physical or emotional pain

very painful

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

acutely sensitive (to [something])

1
/əkjˈutli sˈɛnsɪtɪv tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

react or notice very strongly

to react very strongly to something

Mga Halimbawa
  • She is acutely sensitive to criticism.
  • The device is acutely sensitive to temperature changes.
  • After the operation, he was acutely sensitive to light.

acutely vulnerable

1
/əkjˈutli vˈʌlnɚəbəl/
fixed phrase formal

at very high risk of harm

very likely to be harmed or affected

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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

Mga Halimbawa
  • 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.

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