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The synonyms of “Keenly” are: acutely
Keenly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Keenly" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “keenly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- Intensely.
- In a keen or penetrating way.
- Cheaply; competitively.
- In an eager or enthusiastic manner.
Synonyms of "Keenly" as an adverb (1 Word)
acutely | Changing suddenly in direction and degree. He was acutely insightful. |
Usage Examples of "Keenly" as an adverb
- They are keenly aware of the problems of their community.
- People are keenly watching the developments.
- The car is keenly priced.
- One of this year's most keenly anticipated movies.
- He was keenly aware of his own shortcomings.
Associations of "Keenly" (30 Words)
acrid | Harsh or corrosive in tone. Her acrid remarks make her many enemies. |
acuity | Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. Visual acuity. |
acute | Denoting or designed for patients with an acute form of a disease. Acute pain. |
acutely | Having a rapid onset. Acutely aware. |
astute | Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage. An astute businessman. |
awl | A small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather. |
canine | An animal of the dog family. Canine behavioural problems. |
canny | Showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others. Canny investors will switch banks if they think they are getting a raw deal. |
clipper | Shears for cutting grass or shrubbery (often used in the plural. A set of hair clippers. |
discriminating | Having or showing refined taste or good judgement. He became a discriminating collector and patron of the arts. |
fang | An appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs. The snake buries its fangs in its victim s neck. |
hock | Disable by cutting the hock. |
incisive | Suitable for cutting or piercing. She was an incisive critic. |
insightful | Having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive. An insightful parent. |
intelligence | Secret information about an enemy (or potential enemy. We sent out planes to gather intelligence on their radar coverage. |
keenness | The quality of being eager or enthusiastic; eagerness. He has expressed his keenness to retain his job. |
penetrating | Having or showing clear insight. A cold penetrating wind. |
perceptive | Having or showing sensitive insight. A perceptive observation. |
piercing | Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. Her piercing analysis. |
pike | Medieval weapon consisting of a spearhead attached to a long pole or pikestaff superseded by the bayonet. |
piquant | Pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind. A piquant face with large appealing eyes. |
pungent | Strong and sharp. Pungent satire. |
scalpel | A knife with a small, sharp, sometimes detachable blade, as used by a surgeon. |
scissors | Denoting an action in which two things cross each other or open and close like the blades of a pair of scissors. A dummy scissors from David Thomas deceived the opposition. |
sharp | Of a key having a sharp or sharps in the signature. Her face was thin and her nose sharp. |
sharply | With speed of perception, comprehension, or response. The new style of Minoan pottery was sharply defined. |
shrewd | (especially of weather) piercingly cold. A shrewd east wind. |
shrill | A shrill sound or cry. A shrill gaiety. |
sickle | A short-handled farming tool with a semicircular blade, used for cutting corn, lopping, or trimming. |
whet | Sharpen by rubbing as on a whetstone. Here s an extract to whet your appetite. |