trenchant (Meaning)
trenchant (s)
having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect
characterized by or full of force and vigor
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
trenchant (v. t.)
Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.
Fig.: Keen; biting; severe; as, trenchant wit.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trenchant
trenchant Sentence Examples
- The author's trenchant wit cut through the complacency of his audience.
- The politician's trenchant criticism exposed the flaws in their opponent's platform.
- The scholar's trenchant analysis illuminated the complexities of the historical event.
- The reporter's trenchant questioning uncovered the hidden truths behind the story.
- The lawyer's trenchant argument swayed the jury to their side.
- The critic's trenchant review highlighted the weaknesses of the new film.
- The editor's trenchant feedback provided valuable guidance for the writer.
- The surgeon's trenchant scalpel skillfully removed the diseased tissue.
- The athlete's trenchant stride propelled them towards the finish line.
- The soldier's trenchant bayonet was a formidable weapon in close combat.
FAQs About the word trenchant
having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect, characterized by or full of force and vigor, clearly or sharply defined t
sharpened, cutting, sharp, keen, lacerating,edged, whetted, knifelike, jagged, edgy
smooth,blunt, dull, dull, rounded, rounded, blunt, smooth, obtuse, level
The author's trenchant wit cut through the complacency of his audience.
The politician's trenchant criticism exposed the flaws in their opponent's platform.
The scholar's trenchant analysis illuminated the complexities of the historical event.
The reporter's trenchant questioning uncovered the hidden truths behind the story.
