Definition of keen

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Keen (superl.) Eager; vehement; fierce; as, a keen appetite..

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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..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Eager in pursuit; keen in quest; impatient for gratification; keen; as, a sharp appetite..
Whet :: Whet (v. t.) To make sharp, keen, or eager; to excite; to stimulate; as, to whet the appetite or the courage..
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Piercing; penetrating; cutting; sharp; -- applied to cold, wind, etc, ; as, a keen wind; the cold is very keen..
Zest :: Zest (n.) Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto..
Nankeen :: Nankeen (n.) Trousers made of nankeen.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Affecting the sense as if pointed or cutting, keen, penetrating, acute: to the taste or smell, pungent, acid, sour, as ammonia has a sharp taste and odor; to the hearing, piercing, shrill, as a sharp sound or voice; to the eye, instantaneously brilliant, dazzling, as a sharp flash..
Scentful :: Scentful (a.) Of quick or keen smell.
Keenness :: Keenness (n.) The quality or state of being keen.
Dry :: Dry (superl.) Characterized by a quality somewhat severe, grave, or hard; hence, sharp; keen; shrewd; quaint; as, a dry tone or manner; dry wit..
Athirst :: Athirst (a.) Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing.
Quickness :: Quickness (n.) Acuteness of perception; keen sensibility.
Keen :: Keen (v. i.) To wail as a keener does.
Damaskeen :: Damaskeen (v.) Alt. of Damaske.
Dull :: Dull (superl.) Not keen in edge or point; lacking sharpness; blunt.
Satirize :: Satirize (v. t.) To make the object of satire; to attack with satire; to censure with keenness or severe sarcasm.
Quick :: Quick (superl.) Fresh; bracing; sharp; keen.
Satire :: Satire (a.) Keeness and severity of remark; caustic exposure to reprobation; trenchant wit; sarcasm.
Parlous :: Parlous (a.) Venturesome; bold; mischievous; keen.
Trenchant :: Trenchant (v. t.) Fig.: Keen; biting; severe; as, trenchant wit..
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