Definition of keen

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Keen (superl.) Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge..

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Enjoyment :: Enjoyment (n.) That which gives pleasure or keen satisfaction.
Fine :: Fine (superl.) Thin; attenuate; keen; as, a fine edge..
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Bitter; piercing; acrimonious; cutting; stinging; severe; as, keen satire or sarcasm..
Quick :: Quick (n.) The life; the mortal point; a vital part; a part susceptible of serious injury or keen feeling; the sensitive living flesh; the part of a finger or toe to which the nail is attached; the tender emotions; as, to cut a finger nail to the quick; to thrust a sword to the quick, to taunt one to the quick; -- used figuratively..
Athirst :: Athirst (a.) Having a keen appetite or desire; eager; longing.
Keenness :: Keenness (n.) The quality or state of being keen.
Edge :: Edge (v. t.) Sharpness; readiness of fitness to cut; keenness; intenseness of desire.
Scentful :: Scentful (a.) Of quick or keen smell.
Keen :: Keen (v. i.) To wail as a keener does.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Having a very thin edge or fine point; of a nature to cut or pierce easily; not blunt or dull; keen.
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) Very trying to the feelings; piercing; keen; severe; painful; distressing; as, sharp pain, weather; a sharp and frosty air..
Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To apply that which hurts keenly to; to lash, as with sarcasm, abuse, or the like; to apply cutting language to..
Tart :: Tart (v. t.) Fig.: Sharp; keen; severe; as, a tart reply; tart language; a tart rebuke..
Keen :: Keen (superl.) Acute of mind; sharp; penetrating; having or expressing mental acuteness; as, a man of keen understanding; a keen look; keen features..
Acuminate :: Acuminate (v. t.) To render sharp or keen.
Sharpshooting :: Sharpshooting (n.) A shooting with great precision and effect; hence, a keen contest of wit or argument..
Mordant :: Mordant (a.) Biting; caustic; sarcastic; keen; severe.
Quick :: Quick (superl.) Fresh; bracing; sharp; keen.
Keener :: Keener (n.) A professional mourner who wails at a funeral.
Rebate :: Rebate (v. t.) To beat to obtuseness; to deprive of keenness; to blunt; to turn back the point of, as a lance used for exercise..
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