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KEENER

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Keener.

Keener - as a noun

A funeral lament sung with loud wailing

Keener - 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"

Keener - as a verb

Express grief verbally

Example: "We lamented the death of the child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lament

Keener - as an adjective

Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.

Example: "I’m keen on computers."

Fierce, intense, vehement.

Example: "This boy has a keen appetite."

Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.

Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.

Example: "Keen satire or sarcasm"

Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.

Example: "A keen wind"

Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.

Marvelous.

Example: "I just got this peachy keen new dress."

Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.

Example Sentences

"She's such a keener, always volunteering for extra tasks."
"The keener in the class always raises her hand first."
"He's a real keener when it comes to learning new languages."
"The keener stayed after class to ask the professor more questions."
"She's the keener of the group, always finishing her work ahead of time."
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Word Game Points

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

KEENER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is KEENER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, keener is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KEENER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is KEENER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, keener is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KEENER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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