keen

/kiːn//kin/

verb

  1. 1

    To make cold, to sharpen.

adjective

  1. 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. 2

    Fierce, intense, vehement.

    This boy has a keen appetite.
  3. 3

    Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

  4. 4

    Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.

  5. 5

    Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.

    keen satire or sarcasm
  6. 6

    Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.

    a keen wind
  7. 7

    Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.

  8. 8

    Marvelous.

    I just got this peachy keen new dress.
  9. 9

    Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.

noun

  1. 1

    A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

verb

  1. 1

    To utter a keen.

  2. 2

    To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.

  3. 3

    To mourn.

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