whet (Meaning)
whet (v)
make keen or more acute
sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstone
whet (v. t.)
To rub or on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening; to sharpen by attrition; as, to whet a knife.
To make sharp, keen, or eager; to excite; to stimulate; as, to whet the appetite or the courage.
whet (n.)
The act of whetting.
That which whets or sharpens; esp., an appetizer.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whet
whet Sentence Examples
- The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread whetted my appetite.
- Curiosity whetted her desire to uncover the truth behind the mystery.
- A challenging puzzle whetted his intellect, driving him to solve it.
- The skillful performance of the musicians whetted my thirst for more music.
- The glimpse of a thrilling adventure whetted my wanderlust.
- The news of his promotion whetted his ambition, making him strive for greater achievements.
- The vibrant colors of the painting whetted my artistic sensibilities.
- Reading about historical events whetted my interest in the past.
- The tantalizing smell of a distant campfire whetted my nostalgia.
- The exotic flavors of a foreign dish whetted my curiosity about other cultures.
FAQs About the word whet
make keen or more acute, sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstoneTo rub or on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening; to sharpen b
sharpen,grind, stone, edge, hone,file, strop
dull, blunt, dull, blunt, smooth, smooth, round, polish, polish,round
The tantalizing aroma of freshly baked bread whetted my appetite.
Curiosity whetted her desire to uncover the truth behind the mystery.
A challenging puzzle whetted his intellect, driving him to solve it.
The skillful performance of the musicians whetted my thirst for more music.
