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KEENLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for KEENLY?

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Need another word that means the same as “keenly”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “keenly” in this overview.

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Keenly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Keenly" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Keenly" as an adverb (1 Word)
Usage Examples of "Keenly" as an adverb
Associations of "Keenly" (30 Words)

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.*