keenly

Word parts

keen + -ly

Pronunciation

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• IPA ^(key): /ˈkinli/
• Hyphenation: keen‧ly

Adverb

Positive keenly

Comparative more keenly

Superlative most keenly

1. If you feel or want something keenly, you feel or want it very much.
2. If something is done keenly, it is done strongly.
   • Synonyms: badly and greatly

Related words

• keen