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keenly
[keen-lee]
adverb
in a way or to a degree that is very sharply or distinctly felt.
As a husband and father, he is keenly aware of the risks inherent in his new construction job.
in a way that shows great mental perceptiveness or insight.
He showed foreign policy savvy and an ability to keenly analyze both sides of an issue.
with strong or intense emotion or desire; eagerly.
We committee members are keenly interested in addressing these important issues head-on.
in a sharply focused way; intently.
Participants listened keenly to the training presentation.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of keenly1
Example Sentences
A lanky, warm presence with a sociable smile, Turner-Seed is never far from a keenly observed thought or ambivalent feeling.
“Dangerous Animals” keenly analyzes the weak points in modern sharksploitation, avoiding spots where most films of its ilk stumble.
Vance’s remarks, while taken in jest, fell flat in a room filled with experts more keenly aware than most of the challenges facing travel in the Trump era.
"Staff are keenly aware that those at the top of the institution are at no risk of redundancy," he said.
Experts say the performance of the Chinese jets in a real combat situation was keenly analysed in Western capitals as this will have cascading impact on global arms trade.
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