English Synonym Finder

sharpened

Definitions

Made more acute or keen, as in the edge or point of a tool or blade.

Increased in intensity, clarity, or effectiveness.

Made more distinct or vivid, often referring to senses or mental faculties.

Examples

He sharpened his pencil before starting the exam.

The chef sharpened the kitchen knife until it was razor-thin.

Synonyms

honed whetted pointed edged tapered ground acuminate

Antonyms

dull blunted rounded obtuse thickened unsharpened softened