acutely
The word “acutely” has 3 syllables: a-cute-ly
It's pronounced as /əˈkjuːt.li/
What is synonym and antonym for acutely?
In the thesaurus, “acutely” has 60 synonyms and 31 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for acutely along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for acutely
- abjectly
- agonizingly
- bitterly
- blackly
- cheerlessly
- crestfallenly
- cruelly
- darkly
- dejectedly
- despairingly
- despondently
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- distressfully
- distressingly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- downheartedly
- drearily
- forlornly
- gloomily
- glumly
- grievously
- hard
- hardly
- harshly
- hurtfully
- ill
- inconsolably
- joylessly
- keenly
- low-spiritedly
- lugubriously
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- painfully
- pessimistically
- piercingly
- plaintively
- poignantly
- rancorously
- regretfully
- resentfully
- ruefully
- sadly
- severely
- sharply
- somberly
- sorely
- sorrowfully
- suddenly
- sullenly
- unhappily
- wailfully
- woefully
- wretchedly
Antonyms for acutely
- blissfully
- blithely
- blithesomely
- calmly
- casually
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- delightedly
- dispassionately
- easily
- favorably
- gaily
- gayly
- gladly
- gleefully
- good-naturedly
- happily
- impassively
- indifferently
- joyfully
- joyously
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- merrily
- mirthfully
- nonchalantly
- rejoicingly
- stoically
- sunnily
- unconcernedly
- well
Meanings of acutely
- adverb
- In an acute manner.
Example Sentences
- She was acutely aware of the tension in the room.
- The patient was acutely ill and needed immediate care.
- He felt acutely embarrassed by his mistake.
- They are acutely sensitive to any criticism.
- The economic impact was acutely felt by small business owners.
On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to acutely, such as: abjectly, agonizingly, bitterly, blackly, blissfully, blithely, blithesomely.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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