Dictionary Check: keen

"keen" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

adjective

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Example: "an acute observer of politics and politicians"
adjective

intense or sharp

Example: "suffered exquisite pain"
Synonyms:
adjective

excellent

Example: "he did a bully job"
adjective

painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Example: "a cutting wind"
adjective

having a sharp cutting edge or point

Example: "a keen blade"
noun

a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

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