keen
/kiːn//kin/
verb
- 1
To make cold, to sharpen.
adjective
- 1
Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.
“I’m keen on computers.”
- 2
Fierce, intense, vehement.
“This boy has a keen appetite.”
- 3
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
- 4
Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
- 5
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.
“keen satire or sarcasm”
- 6
Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.
“a keen wind”
- 7
Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.
- 8
Marvelous.
“I just got this peachy keen new dress.”
- 9
Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.
noun
- 1
A prolonged wail for a deceased person.
verb
- 1
To utter a keen.
- 2
To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.
- 3
To mourn.
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