sharpened meaning

UK US /ˈʃɑrpənd/ 2 syllables

sharpened (adjective): having the point made sharp.

sharpened has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sharpened as an adjective

  1. having the point made sharp
    • a sharpened pencil

    Similar: pointed

  2. made sharp or sharper
    • a sharpened knife cuts more cleanly

    Similar: sharp

How to pronounce sharpened

sharpened is pronounced /ˈʃɑrpənd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SH · words ending in ED · 9-letter words

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