Sinhala Dictionary definitions for keen
keen 🔊 /kiˈn/
keen : සැර
keen : තියුණු
keen : දක්ෂ
keen : ඉතා ශීත
keen : උනන්දු
keen : විනිවිද යන
keen : මුවහත්
keen definition
superl.
- Sharp; having a fine edge or point; as, a keen razor, or a razor with a keen edge.
- Acute of mind; sharp; penetrating; having or expressing mental acuteness; as, a man of keen understanding; a keen look; keen features.
- Bitter; piercing; acrimonious; cutting; stinging; severe; as, keen satire or sarcasm.
- Piercing; penetrating; cutting; sharp; -- applied to cold, wind, etc, ; as, a keen wind; the cold is very keen.
- Eager; vehement; fierce; as, a keen appetite.
Transitive verb. To sharpen; to make cold.
Noun. A prolonged wail for a deceased persoNoun. Cf. Coranach.
Intransitive verb. To wail as a keener does.