keenly
adverb/ˈkiːnli/
/ˈkiːnli/
- in a way that involves strong or deep feelings or awareness synonym acutely
- We were keenly aware of the danger.
- They felt the pressure keenly.
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- in a way that involves quick understanding
- The dogs are keenly intelligent.
- in a way that involves people competing very hard with each other for something
- a keenly fought contest
- in a way that shows you are enthusiastic or want something very much synonym eagerly
- They waited keenly to hear her speak.
- in a way that involves keeping a price low in order to compete with other prices
- a keenly priced car
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