keenly
The word “keenly” has 2 syllables: keen-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈkiːnli/
What is synonym and antonym for keenly?
In the thesaurus, “keenly” has 157 synonyms and 52 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for keenly along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for keenly
- abjectly
- ably
- actively
- acutely
- adroitly
- agonizingly
- alertly
- angrily
- animatedly
- aptly
- artfully
- astutely
- attentively
- avidly
- bitterly
- blackly
- boisterously
- brilliantly
- briskly
- brutally
- capably
- carefully
- cheerlessly
- cleverly
- closely
- comprehendingly
- coolly
- crestfallenly
- cruelly
- cunningly
- darkly
- deceptively
- deftly
- dejectedly
- deliberately
- despairingly
- despondently
- discerningly
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- distressfully
- distressingly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- downheartedly
- drearily
- eagerly
- earnestly
- energetically
- enthusiastically
- excitedly
- exuberantly
- facilely
- fanatically
- ferociously
- fiercely
- fixedly
- forcibly
- forlornly
- foxily
- frantically
- furiously
- gloomily
- glumly
- grievously
- guilefully
- hard
- hardly
- harshly
- heavily
- hurtfully
- ill
- impatiently
- inconsolably
- intellectually
- intelligently
- intensely
- joylessly
- judiciously
- knowingly
- knowledgeably
- like fury
- logically
- low-spiritedly
- lugubriously
- madly
- meanly
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- painfully
- perspicaciously
- pessimistically
- piercingly
- plaintively
- poignantly
- powerfully
- prudently
- rabidly
- rancorously
- rationally
- reasonably
- regretfully
- relentlessly
- reluctantly
- resentfully
- resourcefully
- rhapsodically
- rigorously
- roughly
- rowdily
- ruefully
- sadly
- sagaciously
- savagely
- searchingly
- sensibly
- seriously
- severely
- sharply
- shrewdly
- skillfully
- sky-high
- slowly
- slyly
- smartly
- somberly
- sorely
- sorrowfully
- spiritedly
- sprightly
- steadily
- stormily
- strongly
- suddenly
- sullenly
- trickily
- tumultuously
- turbulently
- unhappily
- uproariously
- urgently
- viciously
- vigorously
- violently
- vivaciously
- wailfully
- warmly
- watchfully
- wildly
- wisely
- woefully
- wretchedly
- zealously
Antonyms for keenly
- aloofly
- apathetically
- badly
- blissfully
- blithely
- blithesomely
- calmly
- casually
- cheerfully
- cheerily
- delightedly
- disinterestedly
- dispassionately
- distractedly
- easily
- enthusiastically
- favorably
- foolishly
- gaily
- gayly
- gently
- gladly
- gleefully
- good-naturedly
- happily
- hesitantly
- impassively
- incuriously
- indifferently
- indulgently
- joyfully
- joyously
- lightheartedly
- lightly
- lukewarmly
- merrily
- mirthfully
- moderately
- nonchalantly
- perfunctorily
- rejoicingly
- reluctantly
- softly
- stoically
- stupidly
- sunnily
- tolerantly
- unconcernedly
- unintelligently
- unwillingly
- well
- yielding
Meanings of keenly
- adverb
- In a keen manner.
Example Sentences
- She keenly observed the intricate details of the artwork at the gallery.
- The detective keenly examined the crime scene for any overlooked clues.
- As the professor spoke, the students listened keenly to grasp the complex concepts.
- The athlete keenly focused on the competition, ready to give their best performance.
- During the intense negotiation, both parties keenly assessed each other's proposals.
On this page you'll find 209 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keenly, such as: abjectly, ably, actively, acutely, adroitly, agonizingly, alertly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
eagerly
- actively
- aggressively
- animatedly
- anticipatorily
- ardently
- assertively
- avidly
- breathlessly
- briskly
- cordially
- cravingly
- crisply
- decidedly
- determinedly
- directly
- dynamically
- earnestly
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- fast
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- full tilt
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- hammer and tongs
- hard
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- surely
- thirstily
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- vigorously
- violently
- vivaciously
- warmly
- willingly
- with enthusiasm
- with gusto
- zealously
- zestfully
facilely
- ably
- abundantly
- adeptly
- adroitly
- agilely
- amply
- aptly
- artfully
- as one pleases
- at once
- at the drop of a hat
- bountifully
- calmly
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- deceptively
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- easily
- easy
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- evenly
- expertly
- extravagantly
- fluently
- foxily
- freely
- gladly
- glibly
- guilefully
- hand over fist
- handily
- hands down
- immediately
- in a breeze
- in a jiffy
- in no time
- ingeniously
- instinctively
- intelligently
- intuitively
- judiciously
- just like that
- keenly
- knowingly
- lavishly
- liberally
- lightly
- like nothing
- like water
- loosely
- masterfully
- naturally
- neatly
- nimbly
- no sweat
- nothing to it
- open-handedly
- painlessly
- perspicaciously
- piece of cake
- plainly
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- quickly
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- sagaciously
- simply
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- slick as whistle
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- spontaneously
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- surely
- swimmingly
- trickily
- uncomplicatedly
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- unhindered
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- unstintingly
- well
- willingly
- with a free hand
- with ease
- with no effort
- without a hitch
- without ado
- without delay
- without demur
- without difficulty
- without encumbrance
- without hesitation
- without hindrance
- without restraint
- without stint
- without trouble
rabidly
- absurdly
- avidly
- crazily
- deliriously
- dementedly
- desperately
- devotedly
- distractedly
- eagerly
- energetically
- enthusiastically
- exceedingly
- excessively
- excitedly
- extremely
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- fanatically
- foolishly
- frantically
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- furiously
- hard
- hastily
- hurriedly
- hysterically
- impatiently
- insanely
- intensely
- irrationally
- keenly
- like mad
- ludicrously
- madly
- maniacally
- nonsensically
- passionately
- psychotically
- quickly
- rapidly
- rashly
- ravingly
- recklessly
- rhapsodically
- senselessly
- sky-high
- something fierce
- speedily
- stormily
- to distraction
- tumultuously
- turbulently
- unreasonably
- violently
- warmly
- wildly
- witlessly
- zealously
sadly
- abjectly
- acutely
- agonizingly
- bitterly
- blackly
- cheerlessly
- crestfallenly
- cruelly
- darkly
- dejectedly
- despairingly
- despondently
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- distressfully
- distressingly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- downheartedly
- drearily
- forlornly
- gloomily
- glumly
- grievously
- hard
- hardly
- harshly
- hurtfully
- ill
- inconsolably
- joylessly
- keenly
- low-spiritedly
- lugubriously
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- painfully
- pessimistically
- piercingly
- plaintively
- poignantly
- rancorously
- regretfully
- resentfully
- ruefully
- severely
- sharply
- somberly
- sorely
- sorrowfully
- sullenly
- unhappily
- wailfully
- wistfully
- woefully
- wretchedly
wailfully
- abjectly
- acutely
- agonizingly
- bitterly
- blackly
- cheerlessly
- crestfallenly
- cruelly
- darkly
- dejectedly
- despairingly
- despondently
- disconsolately
- dismally
- dispiritedly
- distressfully
- distressingly
- dolefully
- dolorously
- dourly
- downheartedly
- drearily
- forlornly
- gloomily
- glumly
- grievously
- hard
- hardly
- harshly
- hurtfully
- ill
- inconsolably
- joylessly
- keenly
- low-spiritedly
- lugubriously
- mirthlessly
- miserably
- morosely
- mournfully
- painfully
- pessimistically
- piercingly
- plaintively
- poignantly
- rancorously
- regretfully
- resentfully
- ruefully
- sadly
- severely
- sharply
- somberly
- sorely
- sorrowfully
- sullenly
- unhappily
- woefully
- wretchedly