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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries간절히
Native Script:한국어 한글
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ganjeolhi
"그는 그 소식을 간절히 기다렸다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a way that shows great enthusiasm, eagerness, or intense interest.
"She listened keenly to every detail of the fascinating presentation." - 2
With sharp perception, awareness, or deep sensitivity.
"He felt the loss keenly, remembering every moment spent with his mentor."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English adjective 'cēne', meaning brave, fierce, or wise, originating from Proto-Germanic *kōniz. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from spirited and bold to sharp, eager, and intellectually acute, with the adverbial suffix '-ly' added in Middle English.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Keenly"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Keenly" is said worldwide
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vivement
Transliteration: vivmant
"Il attendait vivement leur retour."
eifrig
Transliteration: aɪfrɪç
"Sie beobachtete die Situation eifrig."
vivamente
Transliteration: vivamente
"Era vivamente interessato alla proposta."
vivamente
Transliteration: bibamente
"Esperaba vivamente una respuesta positiva."
intensamente
Transliteration: ĩtẽtɐmẽtʃi
"Ele sentiu profundamente a ausência dela."
उत्सुकता से
Transliteration: utsukta se
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने उत्सुकता से पूरी कहानी सुनी।"
热切地
Transliteration: rèqiè de
Script: 中文汉字
"他们热切地期待着结果。"
간절히
Transliteration: ganjeolhi
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 그 소식을 간절히 기다렸다."
熱心に
Transliteration: nesshin ni
Script: 日本語
"彼女はその講義を熱心に聞いた。"
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