keenly

adverb

Definition of keenlynext
1
as in avidly

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2
as in acutely

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Recent Examples of keenly Concentrated in Russia's largest cities, analysts have watched keenly for any hint of dissent from this social strata. — David Brennan, ABC News, 17 July 2026 Users should also be keenly aware at some potentially hazardous crossings at major intersections, especially at Kendall Drive and the exit ramp for State Road 878. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Ahead of the series finale, Wolfhard was keenly aware of the pressure of sticking the landing. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 But as Marshall and other advocates pointed out, administration officials seem keenly aware of this fact, which may be why the Education Department is keeping some staff, including Rogers, at the Education Department. — Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 9 July 2026 But these two figures, created by one of our most keenly observant writers, deserve to be interpreted anew. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Traders are now keenly awaiting July's CPI data, with falling oil prices potentially easing inflation and encouraging a Fed pause. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The subject of fatherhood, and everything that entails, has also been keenly felt at this World Cup. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Some stocks suffered keenly during the week, falling into oversold territory. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keenly
  1. avidly
  2. acutely
  3. excitedly
  4. sharply
  5. eagerly
  6. poignantly
  7. enthusiastically
  8. harshly
Adverb
  • 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
  • Yet years spent avidly collecting the pieces naturally left a mark in his approach.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of avidly
Adverb
  • Emery’s inclination for wide forwards is well known, but acutely demonstrated in Garnacho’s case.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Houston's autopsy found she was acutely intoxicated with cocaine at the time of her death and showed evidence of chronic cocaine use.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of acutely
Adverb
  • In a newly viral clip posted on Thursday (July 23), Perry and the actresses excitedly shared that new episodes for Season 4 are in the works.
    — Malik Davis, VIBE.com, 24 July 2026
  • Wilson said a group of children excitedly approached him at a restaurant when his character’s name slipped his mind in the moment.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of excitedly
Adverb
  • Even a deep black pencil can feel softer and more natural because the pigment doesn’t sit as sharply on top of the skin.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Oil prices have surged more than 30% this month as fighting in the Middle East sharply escalates.
    — Spencer Kimball,Chloe Taylor,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Definition of sharply
Adverb
  • Maze-like displays attract the fans, who methodically scan upcoming product lines and who also eagerly open up wallets to get their hands on not just early collectibles, but also items that won’t be on sale anywhere else.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
  • Heat president Pat Riley was among several NBA executives eagerly awaiting James’ decision.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026
Definition of eagerly
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  • The reunion, poignantly, took place at Charles’s country home, Highgrove House, where Harry spent much of his childhood.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • As Ethan, Stock was as perversely alienating as he was poignantly alienated.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of poignantly
Adverb
  • Briceno enthusiastically seconds that product recommendation.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • But more recently, they have been enthusiastically adopted by the longevity community.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastically
Adverb
  • Trump hadn’t yet declared war on Iran, but the country was roiling with protests, which had been harshly suppressed.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The Greek myths are rife with petty and meddlesome deities squabbling, playing favorites, punishing harshly, and otherwise wreaking havoc on the lives of mortal men.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of harshly

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