acutely//əˈkjuːtli//B2Frequency Level 12FormalAdverbacutelyCanonical form1In an intense or sharp manner; to a severe degree.She was acutely aware of the danger.2With keen perception or sensitivity; in a way that shows sharp awareness.She was acutely aware of the tension in the room.SynonymintenselykeenlysharplyAntonymmildlyslightly