Synonyms for Keen
Definition of keen
adjective
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
- intense or sharp; "suffered exquisite pain"; "felt exquisite pleasure"
- very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
20 synonyms found
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"Keen" in song lyrics
See how keen is used in real songs:
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"Well oiled machine, perfectly peachy keen"
Buck 65 — I Look Good -
"Periphreal vision and decisions must be keen"
Chubb Rock — The Night Scene -
"God is love like a dove? his wrath will be keen!"
DC Talk — Spinnin Round