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)
acutediscriminatingincisiveknifelikepenetratingpenetrativepiercingsharpExcellent
Example: "He did a bully job"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bang-upbullycorkingcrackingdandygreatgroovyneatniftynot badoldpeachyslap-upsmashingswellPainful as if caused by a sharp instrument
Example: "A cutting wind"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cuttingknifelikelancinatelancinatingpiercingstabbingHaving 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)
lamentExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is KEENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, keened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordKEENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is KEENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, keened is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordKEENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.