keenly

adverb

keen·​ly

: in a keen manner

stared at him keenly

—Nevil Shute

keenly aware of the evils of the society

—H. R. G. Greaves

cleverly construed and keenly written

—Time

Word History

Etymology

Middle English kenely boldly, bravely, sharply, from kene wise, bold, brave, sharp + -ly

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Rhymes for keenly

• cleanly
• greenly
• meanly
• queenly
• routinely