Synonyms of KEENER

adjective

1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

   • ACUTE7
   • DISCRIMINATING20
   • INCISIVE13
   • KEEN8
   • KNIFELIKE20
   • PENETRATING14
   • PENETRATIVE16
   • PIERCING13
   • SHARP10

2. intense or sharp

   • EXQUISITE25
   • KEEN8

3. very good

   • BULLY10
   • CORKING14
   • CRACKING17
   • DANDY10
   • GREAT6
   • GROOVY13
   • KEEN8
   • NEAT4
   • NIFTY11
   • PEACHY16
   • SWELL8
   • SMASHING14

   Also: bang-up, not bad, slap-up.

4. painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

   • CUTTING10
   • KEEN8
   • KNIFELIKE20
   • PIERCING13
   • STABBING13
   • LANCINATE11
   • LANCINATING14

5. having a sharp cutting edge or point

   • KEEN8