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keen
01
having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone
Examples
She was keen to dive into the new book series, devouring each novel with gusto.
He has a keen interest in learning about different cultures.
02
having the ability to learn or understand quickly
Examples
The keen student quickly understood the complex mathematical problem.
The keen scientist eagerly absorbed new research findings in their field.
03
excellent; very good
Examples
Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
His keen eyesight allowed him to spot the bird from far away.
05
possessing a finely honed or sharply pointed edge capable of cutting or piercing with ease
Examples
The chef 's keen knife sliced through the tomato effortlessly.
He carried a keen blade that gleamed in the sunlight.
06
causing or characterized by an intense, sharp, and often piercing sensation of physical or emotional pain, as if inflicted by a cutting edge
Examples
He felt a keen pain in his side after the sudden movement.
The news brought a keen sorrow that lingered for days.
Keen
01
a traditional funeral song or lament, often delivered with prolonged, high‑pitched wailing to express deep grief and mourning
Examples
The mourners gathered outside, their voices rising in a haunting keen.
She led the keen for her brother, her cries echoing through the valley.
to keen
01
to wail or lament loudly and mournfully, typically as an expression of grief or sorrow
Examples
She keens for the loss of her beloved pet, crying out in sorrow.
The villagers keened for the passing of their respected elder, their cries echoing through the valley.
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keenly
keenness
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