adj
honed
hohnd
adj
1
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 notesIn 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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Her _____ instincts told her something was wrong the moment she walked in.