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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."
Fierce, intense, vehement.
"This boy has a keen appetite."
Having a fine edge or point; sharp.
Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.
Synonyms
One who keens at a funeral.
Someone who is excessively keen or eager, possibly making others look bad; a brown-noser.
How to use "KEENER" in a sentence
"I’m keen on computers."
Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick…
"This boy has a keen appetite."
Fierce, intense, vehement.…
"keen satire or sarcasm"
Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.…
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