Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
keen
Adjective
/kiːn/
Definition
Having or showing eagerness or intense interest.
Examples
- She has a keen interest in photography.
- He has a keen sense of smell.
- The detective was keen to solve the mystery.
Meaning
The word ‘keen’ can refer to a person’s sharp ability to perceive things or their enthusiasm for something.
Synonyms
- eager
- enthusiastic
- sharp
- intense
- astute