 keenness |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (psychology) a quick and penetrating intelligence | |
| Synonyms: | sharpness acuity acuteness | |
| Examples: | "he argued with great acuteness" "I admired the keenness of his mind" |
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| Related terms: | intelligence steel_trap | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something | |
| Synonyms: | eagerness avidness avidity | |
| Related terms: | enthusiasm ardor | |
| 3. | [ noun ] thinness of edge or fineness of point | |
| Synonyms: | sharpness | |
| Related terms: | dullness shape acuteness sharp | |
| Similar spelling: |
Keynes Kensey Kenisha |
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