Meaning of "keen" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KEEN

Old English cēne; related to Old High German kuoni brave, Old Norse koenn wise.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF KEEN

keen  [kiːn]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KEEN

Keen is an adjective.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES KEEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of keen in the English dictionary

The first definition of keen in the dictionary is eager or enthusiastic. Other definition of keen is foll by on fond ; devoted. Keen is also intellectually acute.

SYNONYMS OF «KEEN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «keen» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of keen

acerbic · acid · acute · ardent · astringent · astute · avid · bewail · biting · bright-eyed and bushy-tailed · brilliant · burning · canny · caustic · clear · clever · constant · consuming · coronach · cry · cut-throat · cutting · dependable · devoted · dirge · discerning · discriminating · dutiful · eager · earnest · ebullient · edged · energetic · enthusiastic · faithful · fanatical · fervent · fervid · fierce · flaming · grieve · heightened · howl · immovable · impassioned · incisive · ingenious · insightful · intense · intuitive · lament · lamentation · loyal · mordant · mourn · mourning · observant · passionate · patriotic · penetrating · perceptive · perspicacious · piercing · pointed · powerful · pungent · quick · relentless · sapient · sarcastic · sardonic · satirical · scathing · searing · sensitive · sharp · shrewd · smart · sob · sorrow · spirited · staunch · steadfast · stinging · strong · subtle · tart · trenchant · true · true-blue · true-hearted · trustworthy · trusty · unswerving · unwavering · vehement · vitriolic · wail · wailing · weep · weeping · whimper · whine · wholehearted · wise · withering · zealous

TRANSLATION OF KEEN

Find out the translation of keen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of keen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «keen» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 渴望的
• Translator English - Spanish: resuelto
• English: keen
• Translator English - Hindi: इच्छुक
• Translator English - Arabic: مُتَحَمِّسٌ
• Translator English - Russian: жаждать
• Translator English - Portuguese: entusiástico
• Translator English - Bengali: উত্সাহী
• Translator English - French: enthousiaste
• Translator English - Malay: Berminat
• Translator English - German: begeistert
• Translator English - Japanese: 熱心な
• Translator English - Korean: 열심인
• Translator English - Javanese: Banget
• Translator English - Vietnamese: say mê
• Translator English - Tamil: முனைப்புடன்
• Translator English - Marathi: उत्सुक
• Translator English - Turkish: keskin
• Translator English - Italian: appassionato
• Translator English - Polish: zapalony
• Translator English - Ukrainian: зацікавлений
• Translator English - Romanian: nerăbdător
• Translator English - Greek: ενθουσιώδης
• Translator English - Afrikaans: gretig
• Translator English - Swedish: angelägen
• Translator English - Norwegian: ivrig

10 QUOTES WITH «KEEN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word keen.

1

Samuel Adams

It does not take a majority to prevail... but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.

2

Marcus Allen

It really lasted the whole game, because I was really untouchable, unstoppable that game. But it was heightened on one particular play, and that was the longest run where everything completely slowed down. My awareness was so keen, it was so heightened, it was really amazing.

3

Roger Bannister

If there was the opportunity to climb a mountain, or to go ballooning, or some adventurous activity, I would always be keen to do it. I loved the countryside.

4

Charlie Bell

Many of the criticisms about McDonald's are false. We are keen to provide people with as much nutritional information as possible to help them manage their diets.

5

Ezra Taft Benson

Godly sorrow is a gift of the Spirit. It is a deep realization that our actions have offended our Father and our God. It is the sharp and keen awareness that our behavior caused the Savior, He who knew no sin, even the greatest of all, to endure agony and suffering.

6

Rory Bremner

When I first met Tony Blair in 1996, he was open and idealistic, keen to bring a breath of fresh air to government. But something happened - was it just the arrogance of power? - that narrowed Labour's vision from purposeful reform and investment, to peevish and petulant pragmatism.

7

John Burroughs

Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all - that has been my religion.

8

Pritam Chakraborty

I was offered a few shows, but the money didn't work out, but I'm not very keen on judging such shows. I'm happy in my space as a composer.

9

Robbie Coltrane

And I think he's been very keen to do that.

10

Judi Dench

My husband was actually very keen that I would become a Bond girl.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KEEN»

Discover the use of keen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to keen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Debunking Economics: The Naked Emperor of the Social Sciences

Debunking Economics argues that economic theory is not only unpalatable, but wrong: many of the cherished notions of conventional economics are based on reasoning that is internally inconsistent.

Steve Keen, 2001

Complex Emergencies

If you thought the point of war was to win, this book will make you think again.

David Keen, 2008

The Cult of the Amateur: How blogs, MySpace, YouTube, and ...

Offering concrete solutions on how we can reign in the free-wheeling, narcissistic atmosphere that pervades the Web, THE CULT OF THE AMATEUR is a wake-up call to each and every one of us.

Andrew Keen, 2007

Conflict and Collusion in Sierra Leone

A comprehensive description and novel interpretation of events in Sierra Leone.

David Keen, 2005

Digital Vertigo: How Today's Online Social Revolution Is ...

In Digital Vertigo, Andrew Keen presents today's social media revolution as the most wrenching cultural transformation since the Industrial Revolution.

Andrew Keen, 2012

A History of Latin America

This best-selling text for introductory Latin American history courses encompasses political and diplomatic theory, class structure and economic organization, culture and religion, and the environment.

Benjamin Keen, Keith Haynes, 2012

Empathy and the Novel

Empathy and the Novel presents a comprehensive account of the relationships among novel reading, empathy, and altruism.

Suzanne Keen Broadus Professor of English Washington and Lee University, 2007

Treat them Mean and Keep them Keen

Treat Them Mean and Keep Them Keen is the only dating book that gives it to you straight: it tells you what to hide and just how much to reveal, what to do and when to do it.

Gerry Stergiopoulos, 2008

Keen's Latin American Civilization: History and Society, ...

In the ninth edition, editors Robert Buffington and Lila Caimari document dramatic recent changes in Latin America, including the resurgence of leftist governments in South and Central America, the feminization of politics from the ...

Benjamin Keen, Robert Buffington, Lila M. Caimari, 2009

Keen as Mustard: Britain's Horrific Chemical Warfare ...

On the eve of the Gulf War, her Keen as Mustard doc

Bridget Goodwin, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KEEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term keen is used in the context of the following news items.

Bluegrass takes root in Robert Earl Keen's Texas tunes | Music …

The biographical material sent out ahead of Robert Earl Keen's new bluegrass-based recording Happy Prisoner described the album's 15 ... «Lexington Herald Leader, Jul 15»

DRDO keen to start advanced research at JCBCAT - The Times of …

KOLKATA: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) proposes to conduct full-fledged research in several important ... «Times of India, Jul 15»

Seven Network keen on Saturday NRL matches returning to free to …

Saturday rugby league matches could return to free-to-air television for the first time in two decades under a bold proposal from the Seven ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»

Government Keen on Starting Work on Super Speciality Hospital …

Government Keen on Starting Work on Super Speciality Hospital: Puducherry Chief Minister. File Photo: Puducherry Chief Minister N ... «NDTV, Jul 15»

grough — OutDoor trade show gold award for Keen's new Uneek …

A unique new footwear model has won a top award at this week's major outdoors trade show. Keen's Uneek 8mm Cord Sandal impressed ... «Grough, Jul 15»

Jessica Raine: 'I'm keen to lighten things up a bit after Call the …

I was really keen to do some comedy, to lighten up a bit," she says. "Tuppence is quite confident - and just fun!" What about stepping back into ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»

Foreign carriers not keen to invest in India: IATA - The Economic Times

Foreign carriers not keen to invest in India: IATA 18 Jul 2015, 3:31PM IST. Copy URL. Embed. High costs, regulations and difficulty in doing business is deterring ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»

Keenan keen for central belt waste contracts - Press and Journal

An Aberdeenshire recycling firm has invested £700,000 in a new fleet and opened its first office in the central belt to take on contracts in ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»

Anorthosis Keen On Tefu Mashamaite | www.soccerladuma.co.za

News reaching the Siya crew is that Cypriot side, Anorthosis, are keen on former Kaizer Chiefs defender, Tefu Mashamaite. Read: MLS ... «Soccer Laduma, Jul 15»

Ushuru FC keen to return to winning ways - Goal.com

Ushuru FC midfielder Charles Okwemba is not worried by the current form of his team ahead of a Kenyan Premier League match against inform ... «Goal.com, Jul 15»