KEENED Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word keened. (close relations)
Definition of KEENED
Best Alternative Words for KEENED
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lamented | verbv | |||||||
adjective • mourned or grieved for | ||||||||
grieved | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • feel grief • cause to feel sorrow | ||||||||
mourned | verbv | |||||||
verb • feel sadness • observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one | ||||||||
sighed | verbv | |||||||
noun • an utterance made by exhaling audibly • a sound like a person sighing verb • heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily • utter with a sigh | ||||||||
sobbed | verbv | |||||||
noun • convulsive gasp made while weeping • a dyspneic condition • insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous verb • weep convulsively | ||||||||
wailed | verbv | |||||||
noun • a cry of sorrow and grief verb • emit long loud cries • cry weakly or softly | ||||||||
wept | verbv | |||||||
verb • shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | ||||||||
knifelike | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • cutting or able to cut as if with a knife • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument • having a sharp or distinct edge | ||||||||
piercing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
acute | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course • of an angle; less than 90 degrees noun • a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation adjective satellite • extremely sharp or severe • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions • ending in a sharp point • of critical importance and consequence | ||||||||
bang-up | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||||
bully | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||||
corking | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||||
cracking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a sudden sharp noise • the act of cracking something • the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||||
cutting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
dandy | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance • a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||||
discriminating | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste adjective satellite • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions | ||||||||
exquisite | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • intense or sharp • lavishly elegant and refined • delicately beautiful • of extreme beauty | ||||||||
great | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field adjective satellite • relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind • of major significance or importance • remarkable or out of the ordinary in degree or magnitude or effect • excellent • uppercase • in an advanced stage of pregnancy | ||||||||
groovy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • excellent • (British informal) very chic | ||||||||