447 Synonyms for Keen: sharp, piercing

keen (447 synonym found)

Keen has 447 synonyms. The top synonyms for keen are sharp, piercing, penetrating, acute, intense, lively, snappy, rigorous and 439 more. Another word for keen is sharp. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for keen?

A common synonym for keen is sharp. Other synonyms include piercing, penetrating, acute, intense.

How many synonyms does keen have?

Keen has 447 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does keen mean?

(adj): Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge; Acute of mind; sharp; penetrating; having or expressing mental acuteness; as, a man of keen understanding; a k

Definition of keen:

(adj) : Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge; Acute of mind; sharp; penetrating; having or expressing mental acuteness; as, a man of keen understanding; a keen look; keen features

"To make our wits more keen." -Shak.

(v) : to sharpen; to make cold. [R.]; to utter a keen

"Cold winter keens the brightening flood." -Thomson.

(n) : a prolonged wail for a deceased person

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