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KEENED

(noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Keened.

Keened - as a noun

A funeral lament sung with loud wailing

Keened - as an adjective satellite

Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Example: "An acute observer of politics and politicians"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acutediscriminatingincisiveknifelikepenetratingpenetrativepiercingsharp

Intense or sharp

Example: "Suffered exquisite pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exquisite

Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Example: "A cutting wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cuttingknifelikelancinatelancinatingpiercingstabbing

Having a sharp cutting edge or point

Example: "A keen blade"

Keened - as a verb

Express grief verbally

Example: "We lamented the death of the child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lament

Example Sentences

"She keened for her lost child."
"The mourners keened at the funeral."
"The wind keened through the cracks in the window."
"He keened in pain after stubbing his toe."
"The old woman keened for her deceased husband every night."
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Word Game Points

Is KEENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, keened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KEENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is KEENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, keened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KEENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is KEENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, keened is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KEENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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