Keen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kiːn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Keen is an adjective meaning Fierce, intense, vehement.
Meaning
Fierce, intense, vehement.
More Meanings
- Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
- Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
- Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
- Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
- (British) Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
- (US, informal, dated) Marvelous.
- (chiefly Commonwealth) Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
Example Sentences
I’m keen on you.
I’m keen on computers.
This boy has a keen appetite.
She’s keen to learn another language.
Word Forms
- keener
- keenest
- keene
- keens
- keening
- keened
Synonyms for keen
Depending on context, synonyms include ardent, eager, prompt, sharp, biting, cutting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include corking, exquisite, bang-up, slap-up, incisive, nifty.
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