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Meaning of keen
having or showing a strong and enthusiastic interest in something
Etymology of keen
The word "keen" has its roots in Old English "cēne" and Old Norse "kǿnn", both meaning "brave" or "fierce"
The word's meaning has evolved over time to include a sense of sharpness, enthusiasm, and strong interest
In modern English, "keen" is used to describe a wide range of concepts, from a sharp mind to a strong enthusiasm
Synonyms
eager
enthusiastic
excited
zealous
passionate
dedicated
devoted
fervent
ardent
avid
interested
intent
focused
concentrated
attentive
alert
sharp
perceptive
discerning
astute
shrewd
intelligent
smart
brilliant
acute
sensitive
receptive
responsive
lively
spirited
dynamic
vigorous
energetic
motivated
driven
ambitious
keenly
sharply
intensely
strongly
powerfully
effectively
efficiently
productively
successfully
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong and enthusiastic interest in something
- * Having a strong and sharp quality, such as a keen sense of smell or a keen mind
- * Feeling or showing a strong and sharp pain or sadness
Usage Examples
- She's keen on photography and spends all her free time taking pictures
- * He's keen to learn new skills and is always looking for opportunities to improve
- * The keen observer noticed the small details that others missed
Antonyms
apathetic
unenthusiastic
uninterested
indifferent
lethargic
lazy
sluggish
dull
blunt
insensitive
unresponsive
unperceptive
dim
weak
faint
mild
moderate
unambitious
unmotivated
disconnected
detached
unconcerned
careless
lackluster
halfhearted
lukewarm