keenly definition
Overview
Define the meaning of the English word keenly below. Keenly is an adverb. Examples of how to use keenly in a sentence are shown. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .
English
Etymology
From Middle English kenely, kenliche, from Old English cēnlīċe (“keenly, boldly, courageously”), equivalent to keen + -ly. Cognate with Saterland Frisian köinlik (“boldly”), archaic German kühnlich (“bravely”).
Pronunciation
Adverb
keenly (comparative more keenly, superlative most keenly)
- In a keen manner.
- watch something keenly
- We played keenly.