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Grammar : Noun
Spell : keen
Phonetic Transcription : kin



Definition of keenness

Origin :
  • 1520s, from keen (adj.) + -ness.
  • noun insight
Example sentences :
  • Of his keenness of observation take the following illustration.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • A slender toque brought out the keenness in the oval of her face.
  • Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen
  • She set too high value upon her acumen, upon the keenness of her instincts.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Still it was hers, awarded to her because of keenness of brain and faithfulness of action.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
  • Powers of mind that had been dulled were restored to animation and keenness.
  • Extract from : « Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 » by Various
  • But he did not; nor did Bale, though the servant's face betrayed the keenness of his anxiety.
  • Extract from : « The Wild Geese » by Stanley John Weyman
  • On these he expatiated with all the keenness of argument, joined to logical reasoning.
  • Extract from : « Fox's Book of Martyrs » by John Foxe
  • I admit nothing, my boy, save that the keenness of the chase is gone.
  • Extract from : « The Lure of the Mask » by Harold MacGrath
  • There was fascination in his glance, and yet it had the dagger's keenness.
  • Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz
  • The wisdom and keenness of observation they show are amazing.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon

Synonyms for keenness

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