adj

honed

hohnd

Honed (adj) means Made sharp or refined through careful practice. Example: “Her honed instincts told her something was wrong the moment she walked in.”

adj

Made sharp or refined through careful practice.

"Her honed instincts told her something was wrong the moment she walked in."

"The chef's honed knife sliced cleanly through the tomato."

How to use honed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something — a skill, instinct, or blade — that has been sharpened or perfected over time.

Common pairings

finely honed honed skills honed instincts

Word forms

more honed comparative, most honed superlative

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Rhymes for honed

zoned toned boned stoned ironed seasoned poisoned buttoned reasoned pardoned mentioned abandoned

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Frequently asked questions

What does “honed” mean?

The word “honed” means made sharp or refined through careful practice. In plain terms, describes something — a skill, instinct, or blade — that has been sharpened or perfected over time.

How do you pronounce “honed”?

“Honed” is pronounced hohnd (/hoʊnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “honed” in a sentence?

Here is “honed” used in a sentence: “Her honed instincts told her something was wrong the moment she walked in.”

What part of speech is “honed”?

“Honed” is an adjective.