Keenly

Pronunciation: /ˈkinli/

Definitions of keenly

adverb in a keen or eager manner

Example Sentences

A1 She listened keenly to the teacher's instructions.

A2 The detective was keenly aware of every detail at the crime scene.

B1 The scientist keenly observed the behavior of the lab rats for his research.

B2 The artist keenly studied the works of the masters to improve her own technique.

C1 The CEO keenly monitored the company's financial performance to ensure its success.

C2 The professor keenly analyzed the data from the experiment to draw meaningful conclusions.

Examples of keenly in a Sentence

formal She listened keenly to the professor's lecture, taking notes diligently.

informal I'm keenly interested in learning how to play the guitar.

slang I'm keenly watching that new TV show, it's so addictive.

figurative The detective's keenly honed instincts helped him solve the case quickly.

Grammatical Forms of keenly

• past tense: keened
• plural: keenly
• comparative: more keenly
• superlative: most keenly
• present tense: keenly
• future tense: will keenly
• perfect tense: have keenly
• continuous tense: is keenly
• singular: keenly
• positive degree: keen
• infinitive: to keenly
• gerund: keening
• participle: keened

Origin and Evolution of keenly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'keenly' originated from the Old English word 'cene', meaning sharp or bold.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'keenly' has evolved to also include aspects of enthusiasm, intensity, and acuity.