whetted

Definitions

Sharpened the blade of a tool or weapon, typically by grinding or rubbing.

Stimulated or increased an appetite, desire, or interest.

Examples

The smell of fresh bread whetted my appetite for dinner.

The mystery novel whetted her curiosity about the author's true identity.

Synonyms

sharpened honed edged stimulated excited aroused quickened

Antonyms

dulled blunted stunted dampened discouraged deadened suppressed