Definition of Trenchant

1. Adjective. Having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect. "Trenchant criticism"

Exact synonyms: Searching
Similar to: Intelligent
Derivative terms: Trenchancy

2. Adjective. Characterized by or full of force and vigor. "A trenchant argument"
Exact synonyms: Hard-hitting
Similar to: Effective, Effectual, Efficacious

3. Adjective. Clearly or sharply defined to the mind. "Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong"
Exact synonyms: Clear-cut, Distinct
Similar to: Clear
Derivative terms: Clearcutness, Distinctness, Trenchancy

Definition of Trenchant

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

Definition of Trenchant

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trenchant

tremulor
tremulous
tremulous
tremulously
tremulousness
tremulousnesses
tremulous iris
tren
trenail
trenails
trenbolone
trench
trench
trenchancies
trenchancy
trenchant (current term)
trenchantly
trenched
trencher
trencher
trencherman
trenchermen
trenchers
trenches
trenching
trenching spade
trench coat
trench fever
trench fever
trench foot

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