keenness

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keenness

She sharpened the knife to a fine keenness.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Sharpness or fineness of an edge or point: The quality of being extremely sharp or finely pointed.
    • Eagerness or enthusiasm: A strong, positive feeling of wanting to do or achieve something; intense interest or desire.
    • Acuteness of mind or perception: A quick, sharp, and penetrating intelligence; the ability to understand things clearly and quickly.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The keenness of the chef's knife made slicing vegetables effortless. (This demonstrates the sharpness of the blade.)
    • Her keenness to learn the language impressed her teacher. (This shows her eagerness and enthusiasm.)
    • He is known for the keenness of his observations in scientific research. (This highlights the sharpness of his intellect.)
Advanced Usage
  • "with keenness": with great enthusiasm or sharp perception.
    • She listened to the lecture with keenness, taking detailed notes.
  • "keenness of vision/hearing": exceptional sharpness of sight or hearing.
    • The bird of prey relies on the keenness of its vision to spot small rodents from great heights.
Variants and Related Words
  • Keen (adj): Having or showing eagerness, enthusiasm, or a sharp edge/intellect.
    • A keen interest, a keen blade, a keen mind.
  • Keenly (adv): In an eager or intense manner; sharply.
    • He was keenly aware of the subtle change in her tone.
Synonyms
  • Sharpness: Acuteness of an edge or point.
  • Eagerness: Enthusiasm to do or have something.
  • Acuteness: Sharpness or penetration of the mind, senses, or a situation.
  • Avidity: Keen interest or enthusiasm.
  • Intensity: Exceptionally great concentration, power, or force.
Antonyms
  • Dullness: Lack of sharpness or intensity.
  • Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
  • Indifference: Lack of interest or concern.
Related Phrases
  • Keen eye for detail: The ability to notice small but important details.
    • A good editor needs a keen eye for detail.
  • Keen sense of...: A highly developed perception (e.g., ).
    • Dogs have a keen sense of smell.
keenness

She sharpened the knife to a fine keenness.

Noun
  1. thinness of edge or fineness of point
  2. a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
  3. a quick and penetrating intelligence
    • he argued with great acuteness
    • I admired the keenness of his mind

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