keen (Meaning)
keen (n)
a funeral lament sung with loud wailing
keen (v)
express grief verbally
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
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.
keen (v. t.)
To sharpen; to make cold.
keen (n.)
A prolonged wail for a deceased person. Cf. Coranach.
keen (v. i.)
To wail as a keener does.
Synonyms & Antonyms of keen
keen Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The athlete demonstrated a keen awareness of his surroundings, anticipating his opponents' moves.
- The artist's keen imagination soared through vibrant colors and intricate designs.
- The surgeon relied on his keen dexterity to perform life-saving operations.
- The scholar's keen curiosity led her to delve into ancient texts and explore forgotten worlds.
- The explorer's keen spirit propelled him through uncharted territories, driven by a thirst for adventure.
- 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
sharp, acute, quick,sensitive, perceptive, fine, sensible, clear, accurate,good
bad, dead, fading, dulled, dead, dulled, dull, bad, dull, 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.
