Superlative for having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards doing something
“We were keen to get to work, but had no idea where to start.”
Superlative for having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards an activity
“I have been a keen stamp collector since I was a boy.”
Superlative for having or demonstrating an unwavering devotion toward someone or something
“She's been a keen fan of Kim Kardashian for most of her life.”
Superlative for having or showing great perception or insight
“A leader must display strength of character, sturdiness of will, and a keen intellect.”
(of one's senses) Superlative for sensitive or perceptive to changes
“Using his keen sense of smell, Howler follows clues through the forest, sniffing until he finds his target.”
Superlative for significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“Three days into her diet and she was already experiencing a keen longing for cupcakes.”
Superlative for harshly sarcastic or satirical in nature
“Besides being a moving family story, the hallucinatory novel is also a keen satire of suburban life in America.”
(keen on) Superlative for having an attraction to
“I have to admit I am not overly keen on the options available on this dating website.”
(of the edge or point of a blade) Superlative for having a sharp or pointed edge
“The royal guards wielded long blades that were keen and menacing.”
(US, informal, dated) Superlative for the best of its kind or class
“I've just bought myself a keen new peachy dress.”
(of the air or wind) Superlative for extremely cold
“A keen wind would cut through their thick overalls.”
(British, of prices) Superlative for extremely low in price as to be competitive
“Some rare items would command surprisingly keen prices on eBay.”
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