Sharpened — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈshär-pən/ sharp·en

Meaning & Definition of Sharpened

Sharpened (verb)

  1. to make sharp or sharper; especially, hone
  2. to become sharp or sharper
  3. to become better, smarter, more skillful, etc.
  4. to improve (something)

Sharpened (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something

    "the sharpened blade of a lawn mower"

    similar: cutting, edged, edgy, ground, honed, keen, sharp, stropped, trenchant, whetted
    related: clawlike, daggerlike, knifelike, jabbing, jagged, lacerating, piercing, scratching, stabbing, pointed, pointy, spiky
    opposite: blunt, blunted, dull, dulled, obtuse
    near: rounded, smooth, soft, even, flat, level, slick

Sharpened (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make sharp or sharper

    "you need to sharpen your penknife's blade frequently in order to be able to whittle properly"

    similar: edged, ground, honed, stoned, stropped, whetted
    related: filed
    opposite: blunted, dulled
    near: buffed, burnished, glossed, polished, rounded, smoothed

Related Entry: Sharpen (verb)

Sharpen is a different word from Sharpened. The synonyms below are for sharpen, not for sharpened.

  1. to make sharp or sharper

    "you need to sharpen your penknife's blade frequently in order to be able to whittle properly"

    similar: edge, grind, hone, stone, strop, whet
    related: file
    opposite: blunt, dull
    near: buff, burnish, gloss, polish, round, smooth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sharpened

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sharpened:

cutting, edged, edgy, ground, honed, keen, sharp, stropped, trenchant, whetted, stoned

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sharpened

Words with the opposite meaning of Sharpened:

blunt, blunted, dull, dulled, obtuse

Related Words for Sharpened

clawlike, daggerlike, knifelike, jabbing, jagged, lacerating, piercing, scratching, stabbing, pointed, pointy, spiky, filed

Near Antonyms of Sharpened

rounded, smooth, soft, even, flat, level, slick, buffed, burnished, glossed, polished, smoothed

Word Forms of Sharpened

Inflections: sharpening, sharpened up, sharpening up, sharpens up

Derived words: sharpener (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Sharpened

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Sharpened

What does "Sharpened" mean?

"Sharpened" means to make sharp or sharper; especially, hone. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to make sharp or sharper; especially, hone. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Sharpened"?

Other words for "Sharpened" include cutting, edged, edgy, ground, honed, keen, sharp and stropped. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sharpened" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sharpened"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sharpened". Common alternatives include cutting, edged, edgy, ground, honed, keen, sharp, stropped, trenchant and whetted.

What is the opposite of "Sharpened"?

Antonyms of "Sharpened" include blunt, blunted, dull, dulled and obtuse. Near antonyms include rounded, smooth, soft and even.

How do you use "Sharpened" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sharpened" in a sentence: "the sharpened blade of a lawn mower"; "you need to sharpen your penknife's blade frequently in order to be able to whittle properly".

Is "Sharpened" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sharpened" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sharpened"?

"Sharpened" is pronounced /ˈshär-pən/ and divided into syllables as sharp·en.

What is the origin of the word "Sharpened"?

First known use: 15th centuryt.