Antonyms for keenings


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kee-ning
Phonetic Transcription : ˈki nɪŋ


Definition of keenings

Origin :
  • c.1200, from Old English cene "bold brave," later "clever, wise," from Proto-Germanic *kan- "be able to" (see can). Original prehistoric senses seem to have been both "brave" and "skilled;" cognate with Old Norse kænn "skillful, wise," Middle Dutch coene "bold," Dutch koen, Old High German kuon "pugnacious, strong," German kühn "bold, daring." Sense of "eager" is from mid-14c. The meaning "sharp" is peculiar to English: of blades and edges early 13c., of sounds c.1400, of eyesight c.1720. A popular word of approval in teenager and student slang from c.1900.
  • As in lament/lamentation : noun grief, complaint
  • As in mourning : noun sadness, time of sadness
  • As in sobbing : noun cry
  • As in wailing : noun cry
  • As in cry : noun weeping and making sad sounds

Synonyms for keenings

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