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keen

/k/i/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a <i>keen</i> razor, or a razor with a <i>keen</i> edge.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A prolonged wail for a deceased person. Cf. <u>Coranach</u>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    adj.all

    Synonyms acute discriminating incisive knifelike penetrating penetrative piercing sharp

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. intense or sharp

    adj.all

    Synonyms exquisite

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. very good

    adj.all

    Synonyms bang-up bully corking cracking dandy great groovy neat nifty not bad peachy slap-up smashing swell

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

    adj.all

    Examples
    Keen winds.
    Synonyms cutting knifelike lancinate lancinating piercing stabbing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. having a sharp cutting edge or point

    adj.all

    Examples
    A keen blade.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. express grief verbally

    verb.emotion

    Synonyms lament

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To sharpen; to make cold.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  3. To wail as a keener does.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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