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keenly

/kiːnli/ adverb · British & US
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What does keenly mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is done with a strong feeling of interest or enthusiasm; done with a keen sense of smell or hearing.

Example

"She listened keenly to the sound of the ocean."

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