keen — having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːn/
Korean meaning: 열심인, 열정적인
Korean pronunciation: 킨 (강세: 킨)
Example Sentences
- My dog has a keen nose for finding my hidden snacks.
- She's so keen on K-pop that she learned Korean just to understand the lyrics.
- He has a keen ability to spot the best parking spaces from miles away.
keen
ADJECTIVE//kiːn//
having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm
A keen student raises her hand eagerly in a bright, inspiring classroom
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Keen eyes find wonders in green never seen!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'cene' meaning sharp or bold, likely related to Proto-Germanic '*kēniz'. The word evolved to mean eager or enthusiastic, possibly influenced by the association between sharpness and keenness of mind.
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“My dog has a keen nose for finding my hidden snacks.”
“She's so keen on K-pop that she learned Korean just to understand the lyrics.”
“He has a keen ability to spot the best parking spaces from miles away.”
“The detective's keen observation skills helped solve the mystery.”
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