Definition of acutely

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • acutely is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • acutely is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • acutely is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of acutely


  • in a keen or penetrating way (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she pitied her sister acutely
    2. acutely aware

    Synonyms

    1. keenly
  • in a shrewd manner (adverb)

    Examples

    1. he was acutely insightful

    Synonyms

    1. astutely
    2. sagaciously
    3. sapiently
    4. shrewdly
  • changing suddenly in direction and degree (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the visor was acutely peaked
    2. her shoes had acutely pointed toes

    Synonyms

    1. sharp
    2. sharply
  • having a rapid onset ()

    Examples

    1. an acutely debilitating virus

See definition of acutely in Merriam Webster