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Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
1. keen
adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.
Synonyms
Etymology
- keen (English)
- caoin (Irish)
- caín (Old Irish (to 900))
- kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. keen-sighted
5. keen
noun. ['ˈkiːn'] a funeral lament sung with loud wailing.
Etymology
- keen (English)
- caoin (Irish)
- caín (Old Irish (to 900))
- kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. keen
adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] painful as if caused by a sharp instrument.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- keen (English)
- caoin (Irish)
- caín (Old Irish (to 900))
- kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. keen
adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] intense or sharp.
Synonyms
Etymology
- keen (English)
- caoin (Irish)
- caín (Old Irish (to 900))
- kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. keen
adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] having a sharp cutting edge or point.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- keen (English)
- caoin (Irish)
- caín (Old Irish (to 900))
- kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. keen
adjective. ['ˈkiːn'] very good.
Antonyms
Etymology
- keen (English)
- caoin (Irish)
- caín (Old Irish (to 900))
- kene (Middle English (1100-1500))
- cene (Old English (ca. 450-1100))