(of the edge or point of a blade) Having a sharp or pointed edge
(of the air or wind) Extremely cold
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Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards doing something
“We were keen to get to work, but had no idea where to start.”
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards an activity
“I have been a keen stamp collector since I was a boy.”
Having or demonstrating an unwavering devotion toward someone or something
“She's been a keen fan of Kim Kardashian for most of her life.”
Having or showing great perception or insight
“A leader must display strength of character, sturdiness of will, and a keen intellect.”
(of one's senses) Sensitive or perceptive to changes
“Using his keen sense of smell, Howler follows clues through the forest, sniffing until he finds his target.”
Significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“Three days into her diet and she was already experiencing a keen longing for cupcakes.”
Harshly sarcastic or satirical in nature
“Besides being a moving family story, the hallucinatory novel is also a keen satire of suburban life in America.”
(keen on) Having an attraction to
“I have to admit I am not overly keen on the options available on this dating website.”
(of the edge or point of a blade) Having a sharp or pointed edge
“The royal guards wielded long blades that were keen and menacing.”
(US, informal, dated) The best of its kind or class
“I've just bought myself a keen new peachy dress.”
(of the air or wind) Extremely cold
“A keen wind would cut through their thick overalls.”
(British, of prices) Extremely low in price as to be competitive
“Some rare items would command surprisingly keen prices on eBay.”
Ambitious or driven towards a particular goal
Indefatigable or extremely persistent
Willing or eager to do something
Funny and clever
Incapable of being satisfied or appeased
Showing or characterized by great energy and movement
Expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly
Showing admiration or approval
Fastidious and hard to please
Lively, attentive, and vibrant, like a fresh blooming peach
Tending to be fanciful or inventive
Conscious or aware of something, such as facts or feelings
Invigorating or stimulating in nature
To wail in grief for a deceased person
“Satiran, lost in his own grief, would then lift his head to the sky and keen out his loss to the heavens.”
To complain or express discontent in a wearisome manner
To express or feel deep sorrow or anguish
A long, loud, wavering cry or howl
“Minutes later he heard its Klaxon, just one sharp keen, like the harsh cry of a sea-bird.”
A song or poem of lamentation or mourning for a dead person
A long speech or prose work that bitterly laments the state of society and its morals
In a state of high anticipation
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