keen
Comparative
keener
Superlative
keenest
1
having a strong enthusiasm, desire, or excitement for something or someone
- She was keen to dive into the new book series, devouring each novel with gusto.
- He has a keen interest in learning about different cultures.
- He wasn’t too keen on attending the party, so he stayed in.
- They were keen to explore the newly discovered hiking trail, excited by the adventure ahead.
- He's pretty keen on a girl in his class and always tries to talk to her.
2
having the ability to learn or understand quickly
- The keen student quickly understood the complex mathematical problem.
- The keen scientist eagerly absorbed new research findings in their field.
- With a keen mind for languages, he became fluent in Spanish after just a few months of study.
- The keen apprentice absorbed the techniques of the trade with remarkable speed.
4
(of senses) sharp and highly-developed
- Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
- His keen eyesight allowed him to spot the bird from far away.
- The detective relied on his keen instincts to solve the case.
- Owls are known for their keen vision at night.
- The hunter's keen senses made him successful in tracking prey.
5
possessing a finely honed or sharply pointed edge capable of cutting or piercing with ease
- The chef's keen knife sliced through the tomato effortlessly.
- He carried a keen blade that gleamed in the sunlight.
- The arrow's keen tip was designed to penetrate armor.
- A keen edge on the chisel made woodworking much smoother.
- The hunter inspected the keen spearhead before setting out.
6
causing or characterized by an intense, sharp, and often piercing sensation of physical or emotional pain, as if inflicted by a cutting edge
- He felt a keen pain in his side after the sudden movement.
- The news brought a keen sorrow that lingered for days.
- A keen ache shot through her ankle when she tried to stand.
- The betrayal left him with a keen sense of loss.
- She winced at the keen sting of the icy wind on her face.