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Term: Keened

Description:

Keened is a verb that can have multiple meanings and usages. It can be used to describe expressing a loud wailing cry, typically as an expression of grief or sorrow. It can also refer to the act of keenly or intensely desiring something. Moreover, "keened" can be used as an adjective to describe something that is highly sensitive, sharp, or acute.

Sample Sentences:

• 1. She keened in agony at the loss of her beloved pet.
• 2. The crowd collectively keened as the funeral procession passed by.
• 3. He keened for the latest smartphone, eagerly waiting for its release.
• 4. The speaker's voice resonated with a keened intensity, capturing everyone's attention.
• 5. The dog's hearing is so keened that it can even pick up on sounds humans cannot perceive.

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