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keen

Definition

noun: a lamentation for the dead uttered in a loud wailing voice or sometimes in a wordless cry
verb: to make a loud and long cry of sorrow
adjective: having or showing an ability to think clearly and to understand what is not obvious or simple about something
adjective: having a fine edge or point
synonyms: sharp, satirical, piercing

Examples

She acts as if everything in her life is 'peachy keen' [='peachy'], but I don't think she's really happy.
She has a 'keen ear' for languages. [=she is able to easily learn and understand languages]
She had a 'keen' awareness of what was happening. [=she knew exactly what was happening]

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(..) are unlikely to survive their Northern adventures. But in the event that they do... She has a keen sense of poetic justice. That fucking family. QYBURN: When the Citadel expelled me, I thought I would die (..)
2019 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Winterfell Season: 8 Episode 1