keen

B2
Pronunciation
/kiːn/
/kin/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A prolonged wail for a deceased person.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make cold, to sharpen.

2 Definition

To utter a keen.

3 Definition

To utter with a loud wailing voice or wordless cry.

4 Definition

To mourn.

Adjective
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.

Example Sentences
  • I’m keen on computers.
2 Definition

Fierce, intense, vehement.

Example Sentences
  • This boy has a keen appetite.
3 Definition

Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.

Example Sentences
  • keen satire or sarcasm
6 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • a keen wind
7 Definition

Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.

8 Definition

Marvelous.

Example Sentences
  • I just got this peachy keen new dress.
9 Definition

Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.