英语词汇“keen”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	keen
释义	Trends of keen View usage for: keen (kiːn) Word forms: comparative keener, superlative keenest, 3rd person singular presenttense keens, present participle keening, past tense, past participle keened 1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE that, ADJECTIVE to-infinitive] If you are keen on doing something, you very much want to do it. If you are keen that something should happen, you very much want it to happen. [mainly British] You're not keen on going, are you? [+ on] Both companies were keen on a merger. I'm very keen that the European Union should be as open as possible to trade fromRussia. She's still keen to keep in touch. I am not keen for her to have a bicycle. [+ for] keenness uncountable noun [oft NOUN to-infinitive] ...Doyle's keenness to please. ...a keenness for the idea of a co-ordinated approach to development. [+ for] Synonyms: astuteness, wisdom, insight, sensitivity More Synonyms of keen Synonyms: sharpness, penetration, severity, rigour More Synonyms of keen 2. adjective If you are keen on something, you like it a lot and are very enthusiastic about it. [mainly British] I got quite keen on the idea. [+ on] I wasn't too keen on physics and chemistry. keenness uncountable noun ...his keenness for the arts. [+ for] Synonyms: astuteness, wisdom, insight, sensitivity More Synonyms of keen Synonyms: sharpness, penetration, severity, rigour More Synonyms of keen 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use keen to indicate that someone has a lot of enthusiasm for a particular activity and spends a lot of time doing it. She was a keen amateur photographer. [Also + on] 4. adjective If you describe someone as keen, you mean that they have an enthusiastic nature and are interested in everything that they do. He's a very keen student and works very hard. You're all very keen. keenness uncountable noun ...the keenness of the students. [+ of] Synonyms: astuteness, wisdom, insight, sensitivity More Synonyms of keen Synonyms: sharpness, penetration, severity, rigour More Synonyms of keen Synonyms: eagerness, passion, enthusiasm, intensity More Synonyms of keen 5. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A keen interest or emotion is one that is very intense. He had retained a keen interest in the progress of the work. ...his keen sense of loyalty. Synonyms: earnest, fierce, intense, vehement More Synonyms of keen keenly adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] She remained keenly interested in international affairs. This is a keenly awaited project. 6. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you are a keen supporter of a cause, movement, or idea, you support it enthusiastically. He's been a keen supporter of the Labour Party all his life. He is a keen advocate of park-and-ride schemes. Synonyms: faithful, true, constant, devoted More Synonyms of keen 7. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you say that someone has a keen mind, you mean that they are very clever and aware of what is happening around them. They described him as a man of keen intellect. Mr Walsh has a keen appreciation of the priorities of the electorate. I can see you have a keen sense of humour. Synonyms: perceptive, quick, sharp, brilliant More Synonyms of keen keenly adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] They're keenly aware that whatever they decide will set a precedent. 8. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you have a keen eye or ear, you are able to notice things that are difficult to detect. ...an amateur artist with a keen eye for detail. Brand's keen ear caught the trace of an accent. Synonyms: penetrating, clear, powerful, sharp More Synonyms of keen keenly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Charles listened keenly. ...his keenly observed portrait. 9. graded adjective [v-link ADJ on n] If you are keen on someone, you find them sexually attractive and want to get to know them better. [British, informal] Mick has always been very keen on Carla. 10. adjective A keen fight or competition is one in which the competitors are all trying very hard to win, and it is not easy to predict who will win. There is expected to be a keen fight in the local elections. keenly adverb The contest should be very keenly fought. 11. adjective Keen prices are low and competitive. [mainly British] The company negotiates very keen prices with their suppliers. keenly adverb [ADVERB -ed] The shops also offer a keenly priced curtain-making service. 12. verb If someone keens, they cry out or make sounds to express their sorrow at someone's death. [literary] He tossed back his head and keened. [VERB] Someone was making a low, keening noise. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: lament, cry, weep, sob More Synonyms of keen 13. See mad keen More Synonyms of keen keen in British English 1 (kiːn) adjective 1. eager or enthusiastic 2. (postpositive; foll by on) fond (of); devoted (to) keen on a girl keen on golf 3. intellectually acute a keen wit 4. (of sight, smell, hearing, etc) capable of recognizing fine distinctions 5. having a sharp cutting edge or point 6. extremely cold and penetrating a keen wind 7. intense or strong a keen desire 8. mainly British extremely low so as to be competitive keen prices 9. slang, mainly US and Canadian very good Derived forms keenly (ˈkeenly) adverb keenness (ˈkeenness) noun Word origin Old English cēne; related to Old High German kuoni brave, Old Norse koenn wise; see can1, know keen in British English 2 (kiːn) verb (intransitive) 1. to lament the dead noun 2. a dirge or lament for the dead Derived forms keener (ˈkeener) noun Word origin C19: from Irish Gaelic caoine, from Old Irish coīnim I wail keen in American English 1 (kin) adjective 1. having a sharp edge or point; that can cut well a keen knife, a keen edge 2. sharp or cutting in force; piercing a keen appetite, a keen wind 3. sharp and quick in seeing, hearing, thinking, etc.; acute keen eyes, a keen intelligence 4. sharp-witted; mentally acute; shrewd 5. eager; enthusiastic; much interested often with about, on, etc. 6. strongly felt or perceived; intense; strong keen desire, a keen scent 7. US, Slang good, fine, etc. a generalized term of approval SIMILAR WORDS: ˈeager, sharp Derived forms keenly (ˈkeenly) adverb keenness (ˈkeenness) noun Word origin ME kene < OE cene, wise, learned, akin to Ger kühn, bold < IE base ĝen-, to know: the principal senses spring from the basic notion “capable” keen in American English 2 (kin) noun 1. Irish a wailing for the dead; dirge verb intransitive 2. Irish to lament or wail for the dead 3. to make a wailing, shrill, or mournful sound suggestive of a keen verb transitive 4. to utter in a wailing tone SIMILAR WORDS: cry Word origin Ir caoine < caoinim, I wail More idioms containing keen keen as mustard Examples of 'keen' in a sentence keen At work your interesting ideas and your keen eye for detail impress the bosses. The Sun (2016) All these youngsters are keen to make it to the top. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The council is also keen to help voluntary groups promoting peace and combating extremism. Times, Sunday Times (2016) You have a keen eye for competitions with great odds and choose the best names and numbers when you go with your instincts. The Sun (2016) Her team of advisers are keen to get her featured in magazines such as Vogue. The Sun (2017) The Russians are also keen on it. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Not only are consumers extremely keen on buying products online, they are also willing to shop internationally. Computing (2010) You also have a keen eye for spotting antique bargains. The Sun (2011) It was really good fun and they were all keen sailors and enthusiastic. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Buyers keen on the idea of a mini purchase need to consider some practical downsides. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He is dead keen to be with us. The Sun (2013) The keen golfer knew he needed an experienced playing partner. Times, Sunday Times (2008) They are also keen not to overspend. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He also took a keen interest in the gift shops. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We are extremely keen for him to stay. The Sun (2007) We are keen to avoid flying unless absolutely necessary. Times, Sunday Times (2008) And there are legal firms linked to the music industry keen to take him on. The Sun (2011) You do not become an extraordinarily successful magazine publisher without a fine business sense and keen eye for spotting trends. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The England star made some enquiries and is keen to get hold of her number. The Sun (2010) The Germans are keen to make his move permanent but may struggle to meet the price tag. The Sun (2013) The duchess always says it's important to have a keen pair of ears and keep quiet. Times, Sunday Times (2015) England's head coach is keen to make his priority the training field. The Sun (2006) It's a lot of fun being this keen and enthusiastic. Times, Sunday Times (2006) This is what makes a partner, new or old, keen to get closer. The Sun (2009) In other languages keen British English: keen /kiːn/ ADJECTIVE If you are keen* on doing something, you very much want to do it. If you are keenthat something should happen, you very much want it to happen. He was keen to show his family the photos. American English: enthusiastic Arabic: مُتَحَمِّسٌ Brazilian Portuguese: entusiástico Chinese: 渴望的 Croatian: gorljiv Czech: dychtivý Danish: ivrig efter Dutch: enthousiast van zintuigen European Spanish: resuelto Finnish: innokas French: enthousiaste German: begeistert Greek: ενθουσιώδης Italian: appassionato Japanese: 熱心な Korean: 열심인 Norwegian: ivrig Polish: zapalony European Portuguese: entusiástico Romanian: nerăbdător Russian: жаждать Latin American Spanish: entusiasta Swedish: angelägen Thai: กระตือรือร้น Turkish: istekli Ukrainian: зацікавлений Vietnamese: say mê All related terms of 'keen' keen fan If you are a fan of someone or something, especially a famous person or a sport, you like them very much and are very interested in them. mad keen If you say that someone is mad keen on something, you are emphasizing that they are very enthusiastic about it. keen insight If you gain insight or an insight into a complex situation or problem, you gain an accurate and deep understanding of it. keen appreciation Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities. keen as mustard very eager or alert as keen as mustard/ mustard keen If you are as keen as mustard or mustard keen , you are very eager or enthusiastic . Chinese translation of 'keen' keen (kiːn) adj (= enthusiastic) 热(熱)衷的 (rèzhōng de) [interest, desire] 强(強)烈的 (qiángliè de) [sense, mind, intelligence] 敏锐(銳)的 (mǐnruì de) [competition] 激烈的 (jīliè de) to have a keen eye for detail 对(對)细(細)节(節)有敏锐(銳)的观(觀)察力 (duì xìjié yǒu mǐnruì de guānchálì) to be keen to do sth 渴望做某事 (kěwàng zuò mǒushì) to be keen for sb to do sth 极(極)力要求某人做某事 (jílì yāoqiú mǒurén zuò mǒushì) to be keen that ... 积(積)极(極)主张(張) ... (jījí zhǔzhāng ... ) to be keen on sth 热(熱)衷于(於)某事 (rèzhōng yú mǒushì) to be keen on doing sth (= enjoy doing) 喜欢(歡)做某事 (xǐhuan zuò mǒushì) (= eager to do) 很想做某事 (hěn xiǎng zuò mǒushì) to be keen on sb 喜爱(愛)某人 (xǐ'ài mǒurén) All related terms of 'keen' to be keen on sb 喜爱(愛)某人 xǐ'ài mǒurén to be keen on sth 热(熱)衷于(於)某事 rèzhōng yú mǒushì to be keen that ... 积(積)极(極)主张(張) ... jījí zhǔzhāng ... a keen sense of smell 嗅觉(覺)灵(靈)敏 xiùjué língmǐn to be keen to do sth 渴望做某事 kěwàng zuò mǒushì to be keen on doing sth ( enjoy doing ) 喜欢(歡)做某事 xǐhuan zuò mǒushì to be keen for sb to do sth 极(極)力要求某人做某事 jílì yāoqiú mǒurén zuò mǒushì to have a keen eye for detail 对(對)细(細)节(節)有敏锐(銳)的观(觀)察力 duì xìjié yǒu mǐnruì de guānchálì 1 (adjective) in the sense of eager Definition fond of a keen amateur photographer Synonyms eager He looked at the crowd of eager faces around him. earnest Despite their earnest efforts, they failed to win support. spirited He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. devoted intense fierce enthusiastic The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd. passionate He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace. ardent an ardent opponent of the war avid an avid collector of art fervent impassioned zealous She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies. ebullient wholehearted He deserves our wholehearted support in this matter. fervid bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Opposites indifferent , lukewarm , uninterested , apathetic , unenthusiastic , half-hearted , laodicean 2 (adjective) in the sense of earnest Definition intense or strong a keen sense of loyalty Synonyms earnest Rupert was an earnest young man. fierce intense Her reaction to the news was more intense than I had imagined. vehement There has been widespread and vehement condemnation of the attack. burning I had a burning ambition to become a journalist. flaming We had a flaming row last night. consuming eager passionate heightened energetic ardent an ardent lover fanatical As a boy he was a fanatical patriot. fervent a fervent admirer of her work impassioned He made an impassioned appeal for peace. fervid 3 (adjective) in the sense of faithful He's been a keen supporter all his life. Synonyms faithful A dog is the most faithful creature you'll ever meet. I remained faithful to my family. true He was always true to his wife. constant She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion. devoted a loving and devoted father loyal She was always such a loyal friend. patriotic staunch He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending. dependable He was a good friend and a dependable companion. trustworthy He is a trustworthy, level-headed teacher. trusty a trusty member of the crew steadfast a steadfast friend dutiful unwavering She has been encouraged by the unwavering support of her family. true-blue He is true-blue when it comes to football. immovable On one issue, however, she was immovable. unswerving her unswerving belief in her father's innocence tried and true true-hearted 4 (adjective) in the sense of sharp Definition (of a knife or blade) having a sharp cutting edge a keen sense of humour Synonyms sharp ‘Don't criticize your mother,’ was his sharp reprimand. satirical a satirical novel about London life incisive a shrewd operator with an incisive mind trenchant He was shattered by the trenchant criticism. pointed a pointed remark cutting People make cutting remarks to help themselves feel superior to others. biting This was the most biting criticism made against her. edged acute acid a comedy told with compassion and acid humour stinging piercing penetrating A penetrating alarm cut through the noise. searing They have long been subject to searing criticism. tart The words were more tart than she had intended. withering scathing He then launched a scathing attack on previous leaders. pungent He enjoyed the play's shrewd and pungent social analysis. sarcastic She poked fun at people's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks. sardonic caustic He was well known for his abrasive wit and caustic comments. astringent vitriolic There was a vicious and vitriolic attack on him in the tabloids. acerbic comments made in a spirit of acerbic wit mordant He describes the situation with mordant wit. razor-like finely honed Opposites dull , blunt 5 (adjective) in the sense of perceptive Definition intelligent, quick, and perceptive a person of keen intellect Synonyms perceptive quick The older adults are not as quick in their thinking. sharp brilliant She had a brilliant mind. acute smart He thinks he's much smarter than Sarah. wise She has the air of a wise woman. clever My sister has always been the clever one in our family. subtle He is a subtle character, you know. piercing penetrating a penetrating mind discriminating These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers. shrewd She's a shrewd businesswoman. a shrewd guess discerning ingenious a truly ingenious invention astute He made a series of astute business decisions. intuitive canny He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. incisive insightful She offered some really insightful observations. observant perspicacious (formal) a man of perspicacious judgment sapient Opposites dull , obtuse , unperceptive 6 (adjective) in the sense of penetrating Definition (of sight, smell, or hearing) capable of recognizing fine distinctions a keen eye for detail Synonyms penetrating a penetrating stare clear powerful in the grip of a powerful emotion sharp He is very sharp and swift with repartee. acute His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind. sensitive an extremely sensitive microscope piercing He fixes you with a piercing stare. discerning tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller perceptive a very perceptive critique of Wordsworth observant 7 (adjective) in the sense of intense Definition very competitive Competition is keen for these awards. Synonyms intense The battle for third place was intense. strong The Deputy Prime Minister is a strong supporter of the plan. fierce He inspires fierce loyalty in his friends. relentless He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known. cut-throat the cut-throat world of international finance phrases See keen on See keen to (verb) in the sense of lament Definition to lament the dead He tossed back his head and keened. Synonyms lament It was traditional to lament deaths with a procession and a banquet. cry I hung up the phone and started to cry. weep She began to weep, tears running down her face. sob She began to sob again, burying her face in the pillow. mourn She still mourned her father. grieve He's grieving over his dead wife and son. howl The baby was howling for her 3am feed. sorrow She was lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. wail Onlookers began to wail at the horrific sight. whine He could hear a child whining in the background. whimper She lay at the bottom of the stairs, whimpering in pain. bewail All your songs seem to bewail a dissatisfaction in love. (noun) in the sense of lament Definition a lament for the dead Synonyms lament The lament that polititians only care about power is heard constantly. weeping mourning The period of mourning and bereavement may be long. wailing dirge the mournful dirge, `Erin's Lament' lamentation It was time for mourning and lamentation. coronach (Scottish, Irish) Additional synonyms in the sense of acerbic Definition harsh or bitter comments made in a spirit of acerbic wit Synonyms sharp, cutting, biting, severe, acid, bitter, nasty, harsh, stern, rude, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, unkind, unfriendly, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, churlish, vitriolic, trenchant, acrid, brusque, rancorous, mordant, mordacious in the sense of acid Definition sharp in speech or manner a comedy told with compassion and acid humour Synonyms sharp, cutting, biting, severe, bitter, harsh, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, pungent, hurtful, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, acerbic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious in the sense of acute Definition penetrating in perception or insight His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind. Synonyms perceptive, sharp, keen, smart, sensitive, clever, subtle, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, discerning, ingenious, astute, intuitive, canny, incisive, insightful, observant, perspicacious (formal), on the ball (informal) Synonyms of 'keen' keen Explore 'keen' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of ardent Definition intensely enthusiastic an ardent opponent of the war Synonyms enthusiastic, keen, eager, avid, zealous, keen as mustard in the sense of ardent Definition passionate an ardent lover Synonyms passionate, warm, spirited, intense, flaming, fierce, fiery, hot, fervent, impassioned, emotional, ablaze, lusty, vehement, amorous, hot-blooded, warm-blooded, fervid in the sense of astute Definition quick to notice or understand He made a series of astute business decisions. Synonyms intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious (formal) in the sense of avid Definition eager an avid collector of art Synonyms enthusiastic, keen, devoted, intense, eager, passionate, ardent, fanatical, fervent, zealous, keen as mustard in the sense of bewail Definition to express great sorrow over All your songs seem to bewail a dissatisfaction in love. Synonyms lament, regret, complain about, moan about, mourn, rue (literary), wail about, deplore, bemoan, repent, grieve for, cry over, weep over, express sorrow for in the sense of biting Definition sarcastic This was the most biting criticism made against her. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, sharp, severe, stinging, withering, scathing, acrimonious, incisive, virulent, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious in the sense of brilliant Definition of outstanding intelligence or intellect She had a brilliant mind. Synonyms intelligent, sharp, intellectual, alert, clever, quick, acute, profound, rational, penetrating, discerning, inventive, astute, brainy (informal), perspicacious (formal), quick-witted in the sense of burning Definition intense I had a burning ambition to become a journalist. Synonyms intense, passionate, earnest, eager, frantic, frenzied, ardent, fervent, impassioned, zealous, vehement, all-consuming, fervid in the sense of canny Definition shrewd or cautious He was far too canny to risk giving himself away. Synonyms shrewd, knowing, sharp, acute, careful, wise, clever, subtle, cautious, prudent, astute, on the ball (informal), artful, judicious, circumspect, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal), worldly-wise in the sense of caustic Definition bitter and sarcastic He was well known for his abrasive wit and caustic comments. Synonyms sarcastic, biting, keen, cutting, severe, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, pungent, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious Additional synonyms in the sense of clever Definition displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness My sister has always been the clever one in our family. Synonyms intelligent, quick, bright, talented, gifted, keen, capable, smart, sensible, rational, witty, apt, discerning, knowledgeable, astute, brainy (informal), quick-witted, sagacious (formal), knowing, deep, expert in the sense of constant Definition faithful She couldn't bear the thought of losing her constant companion. Synonyms faithful, true, devoted, loyal, stalwart, staunch, dependable, trustworthy, trusty, steadfast, unfailing, tried-and-true in the sense of cry Definition to shed tears I hung up the phone and started to cry. Synonyms weep, sob, bawl, shed tears, keen, greet (Scottish, archaic), wail, whine, whimper, whinge (informal), blubber, snivel, yowl, boohoo, pule, mewl, howl your eyes out, lament in the sense of cut-throat Definition fierce or ruthless in competition the cut-throat world of international finance Synonyms competitive, fierce, ruthless, relentless, unprincipled, dog-eat-dog in the sense of cutting Definition (of a remark) likely to hurt the feelings People make cutting remarks to help themselves feel superior to others. Synonyms hurtful, wounding, severe, acid, bitter, malicious, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, pointed, mordacious in the sense of dependable Definition reliable and trustworthy He was a good friend and a dependable companion. Synonyms reliable, sure, responsible, steady, faithful, staunch, reputable, trustworthy, trusty, go-to, unfailing in the sense of devoted Definition feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion a loving and devoted father Synonyms dedicated, loving, committed, concerned, caring, true, constant, loyal, faithful, fond, ardent, staunch, devout, steadfast in the sense of dirge Definition a chant of lamentation for the dead the mournful dirge, `Erin's Lament' Synonyms lament, requiem, elegy, death march, threnody (formal), dead march, funeral song, coronach (Scottish, Irish) in the sense of discerning Definition having or showing good judgment tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller Synonyms discriminating, knowing, sharp, critical, acute, sensitive, wise, intelligent, subtle, piercing, penetrating, shrewd, ingenious, astute, perceptive, judicious, clear-sighted, percipient, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) in the sense of discriminating These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers. Synonyms discerning, particular, keen, critical, acute, sensitive, refined, cultivated, selective, astute, tasteful, fastidious Additional synonyms in the sense of enthusiastic The band drew a huge and enthusiastic crowd. Synonyms keen, earnest, spirited, committed, excited, devoted, warm, eager, lively, passionate, vigorous, ardent, hearty, exuberant, avid, fervent, zealous, ebullient, vehement, wholehearted, full of beans (informal), fervid, keen as mustard, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) in the sense of fanatical Definition excessively enthusiastic As a boy he was a fanatical patriot. Synonyms obsessive, burning, wild, mad, extreme, enthusiastic, passionate, frenzied, visionary, fervent, zealous, bigoted, rabid, immoderate, overenthusiastic, swivel-eyed (slang) in the sense of fervent Definition intensely sincere and passionate a fervent admirer of her work Synonyms ardent, earnest, enthusiastic, fervid, passionate, warm, excited, emotional, intense, flaming, eager, animated, fiery, ecstatic, devout, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, vehement, perfervid (literary) in the sense of fierce Definition intense or strong He inspires fierce loyalty in his friends. Synonyms intense, strong, keen, passionate, relentless, cut-throat in the sense of flaming Definition very angry and heated We had a flaming row last night. Synonyms intense, angry, raging, impassioned, hot, aroused, vivid, frenzied, ardent, scintillating, vehement in the sense of grieve Definition to feel or cause to feel great sorrow or distress He's grieving over his dead wife and son. Synonyms mourn, suffer, weep, ache, lament, sorrow, wail in the sense of howl Definition to express (something) in a howl or utter such cries The baby was howling for her 3am feed. Synonyms cry, shout, bell, scream, roar, weep, yell, lament, cry out, wail, shriek, bellow, bawl, yelp, ululate in the sense of immovable Definition unwilling to change one's opinions or beliefs On one issue, however, she was immovable. Synonyms inflexible, adamant, resolute, steadfast, constant, unyielding, unwavering, impassive, obdurate, unshakable, unchangeable, unshaken, stony-hearted, unimpressionable in the sense of impassioned Definition full of emotion He made an impassioned appeal for peace. Synonyms intense, heated, passionate, warm, excited, inspired, violent, stirring, flaming, furious, glowing, blazing, vivid, animated, rousing, fiery, worked up, ardent, inflamed, fervent, ablaze, vehement, fervid in the sense of incisive Definition direct and forceful a shrewd operator with an incisive mind Synonyms penetrating, sharp, keen, acute, piercing, trenchant, perspicacious (formal) Additional synonyms in the sense of ingenious Definition showing cleverness and originality a truly ingenious invention Synonyms creative, original, brilliant, clever, masterly, bright, subtle, fertile, shrewd, inventive, skilful, crafty, resourceful, adroit, dexterous in the sense of insightful She offered some really insightful observations. Synonyms perceptive, shrewd, discerning, understanding, wise, penetrating, knowledgeable, astute, observant, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) in the sense of lamentation It was time for mourning and lamentation. Synonyms sorrow, grief, weeping, mourning, moan, grieving, sobbing, keening, lament, wailing, dirge, plaint, ululation in the sense of loyal Definition faithful to one's friends, country, or government She was always such a loyal friend. Synonyms faithful, true, devoted, dependable, constant, attached, patriotic, staunch, trustworthy, trusty, steadfast, dutiful, unwavering, true-blue, immovable, unswerving, tried and true, true-hearted in the sense of mordant Definition sarcastic or caustic He describes the situation with mordant wit. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, biting, edged, sharp, acid, harsh, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, pungent, incisive, caustic, venomous, astringent, vitriolic, acerbic, trenchant, waspish, mordacious in the sense of mourn Definition to feel or express sadness for the death or loss of someone or something She still mourned her father. Synonyms grieve for, miss, lament, keen for, weep for, sorrow for, wail for, wear black for in the sense of mourning Definition sorrow or grief, esp. over a death The period of mourning and bereavement may be long. Synonyms grieving, grief, bereavement, weeping, woe, lamentation, keening in the sense of passionate Definition capable of or revealing intense emotion He made a passionate speech about his commitment to peace. Synonyms emotional, excited, eager, enthusiastic, animated, strong, warm, wild, intense, flaming, fierce, frenzied, ardent, fervent, heartfelt, impassioned, zealous, impulsive, vehement, impetuous, fervid in the sense of perspicacious Definition acutely perceptive or discerning a man of perspicacious judgment Synonyms perceptive, aware, sharp, keen, acute, alert, clever, penetrating, shrewd, discerning, astute, observant, clear-sighted, percipient (formal), sharp-witted, sagacious (formal) in the sense of piercing He fixes you with a piercing stare. Synonyms perceptive, searching, aware, bright, sharp, keen, alert, probing, penetrating, shrewd, perspicacious (formal), quick-witted Additional synonyms in the sense of pointed Definition cutting or incisive a pointed remark Synonyms cutting, telling, biting, sharp, keen, acute, accurate, penetrating, pertinent, incisive, trenchant in the sense of powerful in the grip of a powerful emotion Synonyms intense, strong, burning, keen, violent, acute, overwhelming, consuming, fierce, passionate, irresistible, overpowering, ardent, fervent, fervid in the sense of pungent Definition (of speech or writing) biting He enjoyed the play's shrewd and pungent social analysis. Synonyms cutting, pointed, biting, acute, telling, sharp, keen, stinging, piercing, penetrating, poignant, stringent, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, incisive, sarcastic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious in the sense of quick Definition responsive to stimulation The older adults are not as quick in their thinking. Synonyms intelligent, bright, alert, sharp, acute, smart, clever, all there (informal), shrewd, discerning, astute, receptive, perceptive, quick-witted, quick on the uptake (informal), nimble-witted in the sense of relentless Definition (of a person) determined and pitiless He was the most relentless enemy I have ever known. Synonyms merciless, hard, fierce, harsh, cruel, grim, ruthless, uncompromising, unstoppable, inflexible, unrelenting, unforgiving, inexorable, implacable, unyielding, remorseless, pitiless, undeviating in the sense of sarcastic Definition full of or showing sarcasm She poked fun at people's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks. Synonyms ironical, cynical, satirical, cutting, biting, sharp, acid, mocking, taunting, sneering, acrimonious, backhanded, contemptuous, disparaging, sardonic, caustic, bitchy (informal), vitriolic, acerbic, derisive, ironic, mordant, sarky (British, informal), mordacious, acerb in the sense of satirical a satirical novel about London life Synonyms mocking, ironical, cynical, cutting, biting, bitter, taunting, pungent, incisive, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, burlesque, mordant, Rabelaisian, mordacious in the sense of scathing Definition harshly critical He then launched a scathing attack on previous leaders. Synonyms critical, cutting, biting, harsh, savage, brutal, searing, withering, belittling, sarcastic, caustic, scornful, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious in the sense of searing They have long been subject to searing criticism. Synonyms cutting, biting, severe, bitter, harsh, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, hurtful, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious, acerb in the sense of sensitive Definition (of an instrument) capable of registering small differences or changes in amounts an extremely sensitive microscope Synonyms precise, fine, acute, keen, responsive, perceptive Additional synonyms in the sense of shrewd Definition intelligent and making good judgments She's a shrewd businesswoman.a shrewd guess Synonyms astute, clever, sharp, knowing, fly (slang), keen, acute, smart, calculated, calculating, intelligent, discriminating, cunning, discerning, sly, canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, far-sighted, far-seeing, long-headed (rare), perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) in the sense of smart Definition intelligent and shrewd He thinks he's much smarter than Sarah. Synonyms clever, bright, intelligent, quick, sharp, keen, acute, shrewd, apt, ingenious, astute, canny, quick-witted in the sense of sob Definition to speak with sobs She began to sob again, burying her face in the pillow. Synonyms cry, weep, blubber, greet (Scottish), howl, bawl, snivel, shed tears, boohoo in the sense of sorrow Definition to feel deep sadness (about death or another's misfortunes) She was lamented by a large circle of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. Synonyms grieve, mourn, lament, weep, moan, be sad, bemoan, agonize, eat your heart out, bewail in the sense of spirited Definition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) in the sense of staunch Definition strong and loyal He's a staunch supporter of controls on government spending. Synonyms loyal, faithful, stalwart, sure, strong, firm, sound, true, constant, reliable, stout, resolute, dependable, trustworthy, trusty, steadfast, true-blue, immovable, tried and true in the sense of steadfast Definition dedicated and unwavering a steadfast friend Synonyms loyal, faithful, stalwart, staunch, constant, steady, dedicated, reliable, persevering, dependable in the sense of strong Definition committed or fervent The Deputy Prime Minister is a strong supporter of the plan. Synonyms staunch, firm, earnest, keen, dedicated, fierce, ardent, eager, loyal, enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, steadfast in the sense of subtle Definition using shrewd and indirect methods to achieve an objective He is a subtle character, you know. Synonyms crafty, cunning, sly, designing, scheming, intriguing, shrewd, ingenious, astute, devious, wily, artful, Machiavellian in the sense of tart Definition sharp and hurtful The words were more tart than she had intended. Synonyms cutting, biting, sharp, short, wounding, nasty, harsh, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, hurtful, caustic, astringent, vitriolic, trenchant, testy, mordant, snappish, mordacious Additional synonyms in the sense of weep Definition to shed tears She began to weep, tears running down her face. Synonyms cry, shed tears, sob, whimper, complain, keen, greet (Scottish), moan, mourn, grieve, lament, whinge (informal), blubber, snivel, ululate, blub (slang), boohoo in the sense of whimper Definition to cry, complain, or say (something) in a whining plaintive way She lay at the bottom of the stairs, whimpering in pain. Synonyms cry, moan, sob, weep, whine, whinge (informal), grizzle (informal, British), blubber, snivel, blub (slang), pule, mewl in the sense of whine Definition to issue a long high-pitched moan He could hear a child whining in the background. Synonyms cry, sob, wail, whimper, sniffle, snivel, moan in the sense of wholehearted Definition done or given with total sincerity or enthusiasm He deserves our wholehearted support in this matter. Synonyms sincere, complete, committed, genuine, real, true, determined, earnest, warm, devoted, dedicated, enthusiastic, emphatic, hearty, heartfelt, zealous, unqualified, unstinting, unreserved, unfeigned in the sense of wise Definition possessing or showing wisdom She has the air of a wise woman. Synonyms sage, knowing, understanding, aware, informed, clever, intelligent, sensible, switched-on (informal), enlightened, shrewd, discerning, perceptive, well-informed, sussed (British, slang), erudite, sagacious (formal), sapient, clued-up (informal), grounded in the sense of zealous Definition extremely eager or enthusiastic She was a zealous worker for charitable bodies. Synonyms enthusiastic, passionate, earnest, burning, spirited, keen, devoted, eager, militant, ardent, fanatical, fervent, impassioned, rabid, fervid, swivel-eyed (slang)
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