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In a marked or intense way
In an intent or focused manner
Adverb for having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards an activity
“I have been a keen stamp collector since I was a boy.”
In a hopeful manner
In an intelligent manner
“A leader must display strength of character, sturdiness of will, and a keen intellect.”
In a fierce or turbulent manner
In an emotionally difficult manner
Adverb for having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm towards doing something
“We were keen to get to work, but had no idea where to start.”
Adverb 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.”
Adverb for significant or extreme in degree or intensity
“Three days into her diet and she was already experiencing a keen longing for cupcakes.”
Adverb 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) Adverb 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) Adverb for having a sharp or pointed edge
“The royal guards wielded long blades that were keen and menacing.”
(US, informal, dated) Adverb for the best of its kind or class
“I've just bought myself a keen new peachy dress.”
(of the air or wind) Adverb for extremely cold
“A keen wind would cut through their thick overalls.”
(British, of prices) Adverb for extremely low in price as to be competitive
“Some rare items would command surprisingly keen prices on eBay.”
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