Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acutely-ill
Adjective
/əˈkjuːtli ɪl/
Definition
experiencing a severe or intense illness
Examples
- The patient was acutely ill and needed to be taken to the hospital immediately.
- After several days of a high fever, he became acutely ill.
- Medical staff were concerned when they saw the acutely ill patients in the ward.
Meaning
Refers to someone who is suffering from a serious and often sudden illness that requires immediate attention.
Synonyms
- seriously ill
- gravely ill
- critically ill
