Definitions for: Keenness


[n] thinness of edge or fineness of point
[n] a quick and penetrating intelligence; "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind"
[n] a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something



Webster (1913) Definition: Keen"ness, n.
The quality or state of being keen.

Synonyms: acuity, acuteness, avidity, avidness, eagerness, sharpness, sharpness

Antonyms: bluntness, dullness, dulness

See Also: acuteness, ardor, ardour, configuration, conformation, contour, elan, enthusiasm, form, intelligence, shape, steel trap, zeal

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