whetted
Stimulated, like appetite
Whetted is the past tense of whet, meaning to sharpen by rubbing against a hard surface: He whetted the blade on a stone.
More commonly now, whet means to stimulate or excite: The trailer whetted my appetite for the film.
Something that whets desire or curiosity makes you want more.
appetite
Powerful urge to have
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- savorEnjoy with full attention
- tantalizedTempted without fulfillment
- temptedInclined to yield
stimulated · aroused · piqued · awakened · enticed · teased · anticipation · eager
craving
Powerful urge to have
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- savorEnjoy with full attention
- tantalizedTempted without fulfillment
tempted · stimulated · aroused · piqued · awakened · enticed · teased · anticipation · eager · ravenous
sharpened
Made more cutting
- honedSharpened or refined
- grindstoneRotating stone for sharpening
- stropLeather sharpening strip
edge · knife · razor · scythe · blade · steel · file · abrasive · grit · emery
- blade sharpnesssharp, dull, blunt, keen, razor-sharp