trenchant
adjective | /trenchant/
vigorous or incisive in expression or style; having a sharp edge
trenchant
adjective | /trenchant/
Advanced WordsHARDvigorous or incisive in expression or style; having a sharp edge
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"Her trenchant critique exposed the report's weaknesses."
"The editor's trenchant remarks improved clarity considerably."
Mnemonic Trick
TRENCHANT → TRENCH (cut) — cuts to the point; sharply expressive.
Etymology
From Old French trenchant “cutting.”
Used for sharply perceptive or forceful expression.
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