keen

• Describe a una persona que está muy interesada, entusiasmada o ansiosa por algo, o que muestra un gran deseo o fervor hacia ello.

Describes someone who is very interested, eager, or enthusiastic about something.

1. Eager or enthusiasticB1formalbritish

   Having a strong interest or desire to do something.

   Entusiasmado o ansioso

   • She is keen to learn new languages.
   • He is a keen supporter of the local football team.
   • They are keen on joining the expedition.

   Sinónimosardentavideagerenthusiasticexcitedexhilaratedferventinterestedpassionatezealous

   Antónimosapatheticdisinterestedindifferentreluctantunenthusiastic

2. Sharp or acuteB2formal

   Having a sharp edge or point; also used for senses or intellect.

   Agudo, penetrante

   • The knife has a keen blade.
   • She has a keen sense of smell.
   • His keen mind solved the puzzle quickly.

   Sinónimosacutecuttingedgedincisivepenetratingpointedrazor-sharpsharp

   Antónimosbluntdullobtuse

3. Intense or strongB2formal

   Used to describe feelings or competition that are very strong.

   Intenso o fuerte

   • There is keen competition for the scholarship.
   • He felt a keen sense of disappointment.
   • The debate was marked by keen interest from the audience.

   Sinónimosacuteardentburningdeepfierceintensepassionatepowerfulprofoundsharpstrongvehement

   Antónimosfaintmildweak

• Sustantivo que designa un lamento fúnebre agudo y lastimero, o una canción de duelo entonada en los funerales, tradicionalmente asociada con las costumbres de plañido irlandesas y escocesas.

A noun referring to a loud, wailing lament or dirge sung at a funeral, traditionally associated with Irish and Scottish mourning customs.

1. Funeral lamentC2formal

   A loud, mournful song or wail traditionally performed at a funeral, especially in Irish or Scottish culture.

   Lamento fúnebre

   • The mourners raised a keen for the deceased elder.
   • She remembered her grandmother's keen at the burial ceremony.
   • The traditional keen echoed through the hillside graveyard.
   • The village women joined their voices in a haunting keen.

   Sinónimoscoronachdirgeelegylamentrequiemthrenodyululationwail

• Verbo que significa gemir o llorar ruidosamente, especialmente en duelo o aflicción; también se usa para describir un sonido agudo y penetrante.

A verb meaning to wail or lament loudly, especially in grief or mourning; also used to describe a sharp, high-pitched sound.

1. Wail in griefC2formalbritish

   To make a loud, high-pitched, mournful sound, especially at a funeral or in mourning.

   Lamentar a gritos

   • The women keened loudly at the funeral.
   • She keened for her lost husband all night.
   • The mourners keened in unison as the coffin was lowered.

   Sinónimoscrygrievehowllamentmournsobwailweep

   Antónimoscelebraterejoice