Whetted — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈ(h)wet/

Meaning & Definition of Whetted

Whetted (verb)

  1. to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
  2. to make keen or more acute, excite, stimulate

Whetted (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "I'll need a well-whetted axe to split the wood"

    similar: cutting, edged, edgy, ground, honed, keen, sharp, sharpened, stropped, trenchant
    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

Whetted (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make sharp or sharper

    "whetted the knife with the grindstone"

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

Related Entry: Whet (verb)

Whet is a different word from Whetted. The synonyms below are for whet, not for whetted.

  1. to make sharp or sharper

    "whetted the knife with the grindstone"

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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Whetted

The most common words with a similar meaning to Whetted:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Whetted

Words with the opposite meaning of Whetted:

blunt, blunted, dull, dulled, obtuse

Related Words for Whetted

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

Near Antonyms of Whetted

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

Word Forms of Whetted

Inflections: whetting

Derived words: whetter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Whetted

Middle English whetten, from Old English hwettan; akin to Old High German wezzen to whet, waz sharp

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Whetted

What does "Whetted" mean?

"Whetted" means to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone). As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Whetted"?

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

What are different ways to say "Whetted"?

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

What is the opposite of "Whetted"?

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

How do you use "Whetted" in a sentence?

Examples of "Whetted" in a sentence: "I'll need a well-whetted axe to split the wood"; "whetted the knife with the grindstone".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Whetted"?

"Whetted" is pronounced /ˈ(h)wet/.

What is the origin of the word "Whetted"?

"Whetted" comes from Middle English whetten, from Old English hwettan; akin to Old High German wezzen to whet, waz sharp. First known use: before 12th century.