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trenchant

/'tr/E/n/tS//@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

    adj.all

    Examples
    Trenchant criticism.
    Synonyms searching

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. characterized by or full of force and vigor

    adj.all

    Examples
    A trenchant argument.
    Synonyms hard-hitting

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. clearly or sharply defined to the mind

    adj.all

    Examples
    Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong.
    Synonyms clear-cut distinct

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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