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Meaning of keenly
The primary meaning of "keenly" is to feel or notice something intensely or sharply.
Etymology of keenly
The word "keenly" originates from the Old English word "cēne" meaning brave, or sharp, and the adverbial suffix "-ly" which forms an adverb from an adjective
Historically, "keenly" has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is felt or perceived strongly
Synonyms
sharply
intensely
strongly
powerfully
profoundly
deeply
fiercely
ardently
eagerly
enthusiastically
vehemently
passionately
violently
extremely
exceedingly
remarkably
unusually
extraordinarily
exceptionally
acutely
penetratingly
piercingly
poignantly
bitingly
cuttingly
searchingly
scrutinizingly
carefully
meticulously
thoroughly
diligently
assiduously
sedulously
painstakingly
Definitions
- To a high degree, intensely, or sharply
- * With strong feeling or opinion
- * With careful attention or observation
Usage Examples
- She felt the loss of her pet keenly and took months to recover
- * He was keenly aware of the dangers of the situation and proceeded with caution
- * The new policy was observed keenly by the public and sparked intense debate
Antonyms
dullly
vaguely
faintly
weakly
mildly
slightly
somewhat
moderately
ordinarily
usually
typically
commonly
generally
unremarkably
insignificantly
imperceptibly
barely
hardly
scarcely
mildly
dimly
obscurely
remotely
distantly