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keenly

[ keen-lee ]

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adverb

in a way or to a degree that is very sharply or distinctly felt:
As a husband and father, he is keenly aware of the risks inherent in his new construction job.
in a way that shows great mental perceptiveness or insight:
He showed foreign policy savvy and an ability to keenly analyze both sides of an issue.
with strong or intense emotion or desire; eagerly:
We committee members are keenly interested in addressing these important issues head-on.
in a sharply focused way; intently:
Participants listened keenly to the training presentation.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of keenly¹

First recorded before 1000; keen ¹( def ) + -ly ( def )

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By then, Bachardy’s keenly focused portraits were already occupying specific drawing territory in what would become a wide, rich artistic field.

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With already ever-increasing shipping costs in the Caribbean, and high local import duties causing exorbitant prices in a region beset by low wages, the impact of Trump's tariffs could be profound and keenly felt.

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"It's about expressing your identity as fans, as a collective," says Dr Hope before adding that this was more keenly felt in some areas of stadiums than others.

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It’s as much an intervention as it is an intermission, making its audience keenly aware of the many other limits and borders that structure the film.

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The issue of violence against women is keenly felt in Italy, where femicides are frequently reported by the media.

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