Definition of keen

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Keen (superl.) Piercing; penetrating; cutting; sharp; -- applied to cold, wind, etc, ; as, a keen wind; the cold is very keen..

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Keen :: Keen (superl.) Eager; vehement; fierce; as, a keen appetite..
Sharpen :: Sharpen (a.) To give a keen edge or fine point to; to make sharper; as, to sharpen an ax, or the teeth of a saw..
Acrity :: Acrity (n.) Sharpness; keenness.
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Bitter; piercing; acrimonious; cutting; stinging; severe; as, keen satire or sarcasm..
Acuminate :: Acuminate (v. t.) To render sharp or keen.
Shrewd :: Shrewd (superl.) Able or clever in practical affairs; sharp in business; astute; sharp-witted; sagacious; keen; as, a shrewd observer; a shrewd design; a shrewd reply..
Clear :: Clear (superl.) Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating; as, a clear intellect; a clear head..
Nankeen :: Nankeen (n.) Trousers made of nankeen.
Hawk-eyed :: Hawk-eyed (a.) Having a keen eye; sharpsighted; discerning.
Angry :: Angry (superl.) Sharp; keen; stimulated.
Sagacious :: Sagacious (a.) Hence, of quick intellectual perceptions; of keen penetration and judgment; discerning and judicious; knowing; far-sighted; shrewd; sage; wise; as, a sagacious man; a sagacious remark..
Acuminous :: Acuminous (a.) Characterized by acumen; keen.
Fineness :: Fineness (a.) Keenness or sharpness; as, the fineness of a needle's point, or of the edge of a blade..
Dull :: Dull (superl.) Not keen in edge or point; lacking sharpness; blunt.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Keenly or unduly attentive to one's own interest; close and exact in dealing; shrewd; as, a sharp dealer; a sharp customer..
Wide-awake :: Wide-awake (a.) Fully awake; not drowsy or dull; hence, knowing; keen; alert..
Scentful :: Scentful (a.) Of quick or keen smell.
Pointless :: Pointless (a.) Having no point; blunt; wanting keenness; obtuse; as, a pointless sword; a pointless remark..
Scalpel :: Scalpel (n.) A small knife with a thin, keen blade, -- used by surgeons, and in dissecting..
Enjoyment :: Enjoyment (n.) That which gives pleasure or keen satisfaction.
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