KEENLY Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

keenly

adverb

Definition of keenly

as in avidly

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as in acutely

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Recent Examples of keenly Royal is also keenly aware of the significance of her AGT victory beyond her own career. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 Bimobil The vehicle base in this case was a pristine, deep-red Land Cruiser cab-chassis that exemplifies Bimobil's unflappable travel-anywhere spirit just as keenly as the brand's own expedition camping modules. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 Like everyone else, Paramount is keenly aware of what the polls are projecting going into November’s midterms. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026 What Church seems keenly aware of, though, is that while his love for the song is constant, the audience is a gift, not a guarantee. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 The bard of Idaho, where he was raised but no longer lives, Hunter is keenly aware that no one exists in a psychological vacuum. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Great athletes experience it more keenly than most in their sunset years; ultimately, no one can topple it. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The team is keenly aware that in the modern market, trust is not bought but earned, and Vita Bella strives to achieve this every step of the way. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Sherman is keenly aware of her own power—and bullishly confident in it. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keenly

Adverb

Americans fighting overseas followed the trial avidly on the radio.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The couple were deeply involved in literary circles, collected books avidly, read voraciously as well as penning various works.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026

Definition of avidly

Adverb

Gonzalo also grows vanilla, and Christiansen talks excitedly about the tiny melipona bee involved in its propagation and the lengths the farm goes to protect its ecosystem from pesticides.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
In another photo from the big game, Blue Ivy could be seen excitedly showing off her dance moves on the field.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of excitedly

Adverb

As the early show ended, attendees filtered out of the church as guests waiting in line eagerly anticipated their turn in the nave.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Pham’s growing following of customers, who have eagerly preordered one of the limited number of ducks, are set to begin arriving to collect their dinners in the next hour.

— Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of eagerly

Adverb

The comparisons between that movie and Elsinore, what with all the Hamlet being performed and poignantly referring back to our characters’ circumstances, have been impossible to ignore.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
That’s a process that can help clarify thoughts, but knowing that no one was behind the dialogue, that the empathy was a technique and not a presence, left me with a sense of being poignantly unheard.

— Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of poignantly

Adverb

The service The staff at The Fifteen Keys is warm, welcoming, and enthusiastically helpful.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The crowd, which had reacted enthusiastically as the president talked about other policies, was far more muted during the data centers remark.

— Seung Min Kim, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adverb

Some are condemned swiftly and harshly, others are shrugged off almost entirely.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Meta has been judged harshly for spending billions of dollars on AI without becoming a leader in the technology, so Muse’s popularity surprised some, according to Jefferies senior analyst Brent Thill.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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