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keenly

adverb

in a keen or penetrating way

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
K
Ends with
Y
Contains
EE
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈkiːnli

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adverb

  1. in a keen or penetrating way

    “he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings”

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Example Sentences

he was keenly aware of his own shortcomings
she pitied her sister acutely
acutely aware

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