🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

entusiasmado

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ẽ.tu.zi.ɐzˈma.du

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Keen/kiːn/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"Ele está entusiasmado para aprender novas línguas."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.

    "She is keen to learn more about environmental science."
  2. 2

    Sharp, piercing, or acute, especially regarding senses or intellect.

    "He has a keen eye for detail and design."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'keen' originates from the Old English 'cene', meaning bold or brave. Over time, it evolved to encompass meanings related to sharpness and intensity, reflecting a heightened sense of perception or enthusiasm.

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