keenly
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Adv — In a sharp, eager, or intense way.
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Etymology
From Middle English kenely, kenliche, from Old English cēnlīċe (“keenly, boldly, courageously”), equivalent to keen + -ly. Cognate with Saterland Frisian köinlik (“boldly”), archaic German kühnlich (“bravely”).
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What does “keenly” mean?
The word “keenly” means in a sharp, eager, or intense way. In plain terms, sharply, eagerly, or intensely — the adverb form of "keen".
How do you pronounce “keenly”?
“Keenly” is pronounced KEEN-lee (/ˈkiːnli/ in IPA).
How do you use “keenly” in a sentence?
Here is “keenly” used in a sentence: “She felt the loss keenly.”
What part of speech is “keenly”?
“Keenly” is an adverb.