keenly

Definition

In a keen manner.

Etymology

From Middle English kenely, kenliche, from Old English cēnlīċe (“keenly, boldly, courageously”), equivalent to keen + -ly. Cognate with Saterland Frisian köinlik (“boldly”), archaic German kühnlich (“bravely”).

Example Sentences

• "watch something keenly"
• "We played keenly."