keen

The word “keen” has 1 syllable: keen

It's pronounced as /kiːn/

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In the thesaurus, “keen” has 65 synonyms and 76 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for keen along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for keen

verb
1. To make cold, to sharpen.
2. To utter a keen.
3. To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
4. To mourn.
adjective
1. Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
2. Fierce, intense, vehement.
3. Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
4. Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
5. Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
6. Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
7. Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
8. Marvelous.
9. Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.
noun
1. A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

She has a keen interest in astronomy and spends hours studying the stars.
The detective's keen observation skills helped solve the complex case.
As a nature enthusiast, he possesses a keen awareness of the environment.
The chef's keen sense of taste allows him to create exquisite culinary masterpieces.
With a keen eye for detail, the artist captures intricate scenes in every painting.

On this page you'll find 141 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keen, such as: accept, acute, anxious, apathetic, ardent, astute, atrocious.

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