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keenly /ˈkiːnli /adverb1chiefly British In an eager or enthusiastic manner: one of this year’s most keenly anticipated movies people are keenly watching the developments...- A number of keenly anticipated art events are also on offer.
- The film is already one of the most keenly anticipated of the Festival.
- Collections often contained actual inscribed stones or other objects, but drawings were also keenly collected.
2 [as submodifier] Intensely: they are keenly aware of the problems of their community...- Anyone expecting a performance echoing the hilarity of his last film will be keenly disappointed.
- His detached (apparently absent-minded) demeanor masks a keenly observant mind.
- The actor nevertheless invests the character with a keenly felt desperation.
3British Cheaply; competitively: the car is keenly priced...- The car is keenly priced.
- It is about selling wearable, keenly priced clothes to sophisticated, discerning consumers who want something they'll still be wearing in years to come.
- The wines, like the food, are keenly priced.
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