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acutely

[ uh-kyoot-lee ]

adverb

  1. having a sharp, severe, or intense effect:

    Reductions in the workforce will be felt most acutely by those in entry-level jobs.

    Compounds formed by reaction with the contaminant create the potential for formation of acutely toxic products.

  2. having an extremely great or serious effect; critically:

    The Iberian lynx is considered the most acutely endangered species of wildcat.

  3. happening briefly or severely; happening at a single point in time (opposed to chronically ):

    The report describes a patient presenting acutely with mental symptoms of confusion and hallucinations.

    We studied the effects of field-realistic doses of the herbicide on honeybees exposed either chronically or acutely.

  4. in a way that is intellectually penetrating or insightful; perceptively:

    In this acutely focused exhibition, the artist delves deeply into a single object: her kitchen sink.

  5. in a way that is sensitive to even slight details or impressions:

    The orchestra matched the inspirational conductor beautifully, interacting and responding acutely.



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"That is where the absence of treaty constraints could start to be felt more acutely."

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"People are going to suffer acutely, but also in the longer term as well, things that children may carry throughout their lives."

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The pontiff's absence has been felt more acutely in recent years, as Argentina has endured a profound economic crisis, with annual inflation reaching nearly 300% and a sharp increase in poverty.

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Black-and-white drawings dominate the show’s first half, in which closely observed, acutely detailed faces emerge out of the blank void of colorless sheets of paper.

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The woman across from her is tormented by the memories of what she endured and, more acutely, how low and empty the abuse made her life feel.

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