keenly
Translation
keenly, sharply, eagerly
Examples
She is keenly aware of the risks.
She is keenly aware of the risks.
They keenly awaited the results.
They keenly awaited the results.
I felt his absence keenly.
I felt his absence keenly.
Grammar Patterns
keenly + (verb) to do (sth.) in a keen manner They keenly awaited the results.
keenly + (adjective) very or sharply (adjective) She is keenly aware of the risks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sharply, intensely, eagerly; Antonyms: dully, apathetically
Etymology
From the adjective 'keen' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. It means 'in a keen manner'.
Memory Tips
This adverb describes an action done with the qualities of 'keen'—sharpness, intensity, or eagerness. For example, 'keenly aware' means 'sharply aware'.