2007-05-28 20:36:07 · 6 answers · asked by sparklin_wiggles 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The word keenest is the superlative form of the word keen, which means showing a quick and ardent responsiveness.
In other words, the word keenest might mean being the most intellectually alert.
2007-05-28 20:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by heythere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be keen on something is to really like doing it, eg to be keen on playing the guitar. So, keenest is the most keen - eg.I like rock'n'roll, but i am keenest on Chuck Berry.
Keen also means sharp, as in a knife with a keen blade. Hope this helps.
2007-05-28 20:41:46 · answer #2 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly you doubt the correctness of the word, as one of your answerers does, but don't worry, it is the right word, as the superlative of 'keen' . It only has one syllable, so the superlative should be formed by adding -est.
It has two possible meanings;-
Sharpest, as in 'This is the keenest knife I have.'
Most enthousiatic, as in 'Michael is the keenest member of our team.'
I hope this helps.
2007-05-29 02:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Palamino 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old way of saying like coolest (we should all still say it that way) by golly gee gosh your just the keenest!
2007-05-28 20:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by krameropel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keen has several meanings. It can mean something is cool or desireable, or something sharp (as a keen blade) and also it can apply to someone who is anxious or happy to do something. (As in, "he was keen to go to the baseball game".)
2007-05-28 20:45:45 · answer #5 · answered by joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most keen, keen means eager or enthusiastic.
2007-05-28 20:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋