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- [keen]
- /kin/
- /kiːn/
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- [keen]
- /kin/
Definitions of keenly word
- adjective keenly finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor. 1
- adjective keenly sharp, piercing, or biting: a keen wind; keen satire. 1
- adjective keenly characterized by strength and distinctness of perception; extremely sensitive or responsive: keen eyes; keen ears. 1
- adjective keenly having or showing great mental penetration or acumen: keen reasoning; a keen mind. 1
- adjective keenly animated by or showing strong feeling or desire: keen competition. 1
- adjective keenly intense, as feeling or desire: keen ambition; keen jealousy. 1
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Origin of keenly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; 1930-35 for def 8; Middle English kene, Old English cēne; cognate with German kühn, Old High German chuoni bold, Old Norse kœnn wise, skillful
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Parts of speech for Keenly
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keenly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adverb keenly
- intensely — existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat.
- strongly — with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
- acutely — If you feel or notice something acutely, you feel or notice it very strongly.
- deeply — at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
Antonyms for keenly
adverb keenly
- faintly — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- indifferently — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- lightly — with little weight, force, intensity, etc.; gently: to press lightly on a door bell.
- easily — in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble: The traffic moved along easily.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
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