keenness

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) sharpness or cutting ability
  2. (countable, uncountable) astuteness or sagacity
  3. (countable, uncountable) eagerness or enthusiasm

Synonyms

sharpness
49k
eagerness
37k
ardour
fancy
B1
ardor
48k
desire
B1
itch
C2
inclination
23k
acuteness
ambition
C1
wish
A1
zeal
22k
acuity
severity
22k
pointedness
enthusiasm
C1
avidness
avidity
trenchantness
acridness
acrimony
acumen
40k
asperity
crispness
edge
B1
fondness
22k
perspicacity
poignancy
pungency
rigor
C2
rigour
shrewdness
shrillness
smartness
48k
trenchancy
vehemence
verjuice
acerbity
perceptiveness
perspicaciousness
acridity
wit
C1
point
A1
cleverness
34k
predilection
acidity
33k
quickness
relish
C2
zealotry
zest
25k
Translations

anseio
desig
lust
zin
Lust
Begehr
begeerte
Wunsch
wens
désir
zucht
desiderio
verlangen
Etymology

From keen + -ness.

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