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whetted

The word “whetted” has 2 syllables: whet-ted

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛtɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for whetted?

In the thesaurus, “whetted” has 24 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whetted along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whetted

Antonyms for whetted

  • blunt
  • blunted
  • buffed
  • burnished
  • dull
  • dulled
  • even
  • flat
  • glossed
  • level
  • obtuse
  • polished
  • rounded
  • slick
  • smooth
  • smoothed
  • soft

Meanings of whetted

  • verb
    1. To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening – see whetstone.
    2. To stimulate or make more keen.
    3. To preen.
  • adjective
    1. (of a surface) exposed to a working fluid.

Example Sentences

  • The preview whetted my curiosity about the upcoming film.
  • The chef’s sample dish whetted everyone’s appetite.
  • The short lecture whetted her interest in the subject.
  • The initial challenge whetted his determination to continue.
  • The opening chapter whetted the readers’ anticipation for the story.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whetted, such as: blunt, blunted, buffed, burnished, clawlike, cutting, daggerlike.

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