KEENLY Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

keenly

adverb

Definition of keenly

as in avidly

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as in acutely

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Recent Examples of keenly Capturing the magic of young love where the connection between you seems to create your own special world, Givry’s film is keenly observed and a promising sign of hopefully more films to come. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026 On set, Creed-Miles was also falling deeply in love—with storytelling—while also keenly being aware of the high stakes of adapting a beloved Austen classic. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026 Royal is also keenly aware of the significance of her AGT victory beyond her own career. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026 Bimobil The vehicle base in this case was a pristine, deep-red Land Cruiser cab-chassis that exemplifies Bimobil's unflappable travel-anywhere spirit just as keenly as the brand's own expedition camping modules. — New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026 Like everyone else, Paramount is keenly aware of what the polls are projecting going into November’s midterms. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026 What Church seems keenly aware of, though, is that while his love for the song is constant, the audience is a gift, not a guarantee. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 The bard of Idaho, where he was raised but no longer lives, Hunter is keenly aware that no one exists in a psychological vacuum. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Great athletes experience it more keenly than most in their sunset years; ultimately, no one can topple it. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keenly

Adverb

Americans fighting overseas followed the trial avidly on the radio.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The couple were deeply involved in literary circles, collected books avidly, read voraciously as well as penning various works.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026

Definition of avidly

Adverb

The performance ended with an excited full-force hug and both women jumping up and down excitedly as all four coaches gave them props.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
During one middle school mariachi practice, an instructor encourages a girl to come out of her shell and yell excitedly.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of excitedly

Adverb

The charges have been sharply reduced since May and many residents have been seeing a credit on their monthly bills as the public benefits charges have been temporarily eliminated.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sharply criticized the diesel deal.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharply

Adverb

Unfortunately for fans who had been eagerly hoping to see Skarsgård’s wicker member up close and personal in the film, they might be slightly disappointed.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Comcast chairman and Co-CEO Brian Roberts said staffers are eagerly anticipating the forthcoming split of NBCUniversal from the company’s broadband, pay-TV and wireless division.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of eagerly

Adverb

Fans can expect old songs that are poignantly relevant again 30-some years after they were written — songs that highlight ongoing concerns with equal rights, politics and progressivism.

— Courtney Devores, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
The play’s tension, gently but poignantly unspooled, develops from the fact that while Ryan has pursued a career onstage, Charlie never did.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of poignantly

Adverb

Quite a few of those seeds were planted by Uncle Tim, my mom’s younger brother, who would enthusiastically play almost any game with his nieces and nephews … and never pulled any punches.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The Bad Girls Club alum instantly and enthusiastically approved and gave North props.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiastically

Adverb

That decision by the president was praised by Putin but criticized harshly by members of Congress, including some Republicans.

— Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Stewart was an executive producer of his friend Colbert’s show and harshly criticized the cancellation, rejecting Paramount’s financial justification and accusing the company of bending the knee to the president.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of harshly

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