Keen and Nippy

Keen

Keen adjective - Causing intense discomfort to one's skin.
Usage example: the keen wind gave me chapped lips

Nippy and keen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nippy" instead an adjective "Keen".

Nearby Words: keenness, keenly

Nippy

Nippy adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.
Usage example: bring a jacket, as it's a little nippy outside

Keen and nippy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Keen" instead an adjective "Nippy".

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping
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