keening

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keen
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Sense: Adjective: ardent
Synonyms:
ardent, avid, passionate Collocations, fervent, zealous, voracious, enthusiastic Collocations
Sense: Adjective: sharp
Synonyms:
sharp Collocations, sharpened, well-sharpened, honed, well-honed, edged, cutting Collocations
Sense: Adjective: sensitive
Synonyms:
sensitive Collocations, sharp Collocations, acute Collocations, delicate Collocations, fine Collocations, perceptive
Sense: Adjective: astute
Synonyms:
astute, clever Collocations, shrewd Collocations, bright Collocations, brilliant Collocations, smart Collocations, sharp Collocations, brainy, intelligent Collocations, quick Collocations, quick-witted
Sense: Adjective: intense
Synonyms:
intense Collocations, acute Collocations, deep Collocations, profound Collocations, fierce Collocations, intensive, terrible Collocations, violent Collocations
Sense: Adjective: painful
Synonyms:
cutting Collocations, biting Collocations, bitter Collocations, stinging, piercing Collocations, sharp Collocations, raw Collocations, acute Collocations
Sense: Adjective: eager - UK
Synonyms:
eager Collocations, gung-ho (informal), enthusiastic Collocations, excited Collocations, hungry Collocations, thirsty Collocations, stoked, raring to go (informal), impatient Collocations


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