keen (Meaning)

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keen (n)

a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

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keen (v)

express grief verbally

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keen (s)

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

intense or sharp

very good

painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

having a sharp cutting edge or point

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keen (superl.)

Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.

Acute of mind; sharp; penetrating; having or expressing mental acuteness; as, a man of keen understanding; a keen look; keen features.

Bitter; piercing; acrimonious; cutting; stinging; severe; as, keen satire or sarcasm.

Piercing; penetrating; cutting; sharp; -- applied to cold, wind, etc, ; as, a keen wind; the cold is very keen.

Eager; vehement; fierce; as, a keen appetite.

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keen (v. t.)

To sharpen; to make cold.

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keen (n.)

A prolonged wail for a deceased person. Cf. Coranach.

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keen (v. i.)

To wail as a keener does.

keen Sentence Examples

  1. Emily possessed a keen intellect that allowed her to grasp complex concepts effortlessly.
  2. The detective's keen eye noticed the subtle clues that solved the mystery.
  3. The photographer had a keen sense of composition, capturing breathtaking images.
  4. The musician displayed a keen ear, detecting the slightest nuances in melodies.
  5. The athlete demonstrated a keen awareness of his surroundings, anticipating his opponents' moves.
  6. The artist's keen imagination soared through vibrant colors and intricate designs.
  7. The surgeon relied on his keen dexterity to perform life-saving operations.
  8. The scholar's keen curiosity led her to delve into ancient texts and explore forgotten worlds.
  9. The explorer's keen spirit propelled him through uncharted territories, driven by a thirst for adventure.
  10. The mentor's keen guidance inspired his students, igniting their passions and shaping their futures.

FAQs About the word keen

a funeral lament sung with loud wailing, express grief verbally, having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions, intense or sharp, very

quick,sensitive, sharp, acute, discerning, fine, sensible,good, precise, clear

dull,bad, fading, dull, dulled, bad, dulled, dead, dead, fading

Emily possessed a keen intellect that allowed her to grasp complex concepts effortlessly.

The detective's keen eye noticed the subtle clues that solved the mystery.

The photographer had a keen sense of composition, capturing breathtaking images.

The musician displayed a keen ear, detecting the slightest nuances in melodies.