Salient and Whetted

Salient

Salient adjective - Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.
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Synonyms for Salient

Whetted and salient are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whetted" instead an adjective "Salient".

Nearby Word: salience

Whetted

Whetted adjective - Having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something.

Salient and whetted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Salient" instead an adjective "Whetted".

Nearby Words: whet, whetting

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