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KEENEST

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Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Keenest.

Keenest - as a noun

A funeral lament sung with loud wailing

Keenest - as an adjective satellite

Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Example: "An acute observer of politics and politicians"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acute7discriminating20incisive13knifelike20penetrating14penetrative16piercing13sharp10

Intense or sharp

Example: "Suffered exquisite pain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exquisite25

Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Example: "A cutting wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cutting10knifelike20lancinate11lancinating14piercing13stabbing13

Having a sharp cutting edge or point

Example: "A keen blade"

Keenest - as a verb

Express grief verbally

Example: "We lamented the death of the child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lament8

Keenest - as an adjective

Often with a prepositional phrase, or with to and an infinitive: showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness; eager, enthusiastic, interested.

Example: "I’m keen on computers."

Fierce, intense, vehement.

Example: "This boy has a keen appetite."

Having a fine edge or point; sharp.

Acute of mind, having or expressing mental acuteness; penetrating, sharp.

Acrimonious, bitter, piercing.

Example: "Keen satire or sarcasm"

Of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating, piercing, sharp.

Example: "A keen wind"

Of prices, extremely low as to be competitive.

Marvelous.

Example: "I just got this peachy keen new dress."

Brave, courageous; audacious, bold.

Example Sentences

"He was the keenest observer of human behavior I had ever met."
"Sarah's dog has the keenest sense of smell."
"The professor had the keenest mind I had encountered in my academic career."
"John is the keenest chess player in our group."
"She possesses the keenest eye for detail, never missing even the smallest mistake."
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Word Game Points

Is KEENEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, keenest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KEENEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is KEENEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, keenest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KEENEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is KEENEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, keenest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KEENEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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