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, stone, edge,grind, hone, strop,file
dull,dull, blunt, blunt, round, smooth, smooth,round, polish, polish
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.
