Dictionary Check: acutely

"acutely" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

adverb

in a keen or penetrating way

Example: "he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings"
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adverb

having a rapid onset

Example: "an acutely debilitating virus"
Antonyms:
adverb

changing suddenly in direction and degree

Example: "the road twists sharply after the light"
Synonyms:
adverb

in a shrewd manner

Example: "he invested his fortune astutely"

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