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trenchant

UK
/ˈtrɛn.tʃənt/
US
/ˈtrɛn.tʃənt/

Translations

trenchantadjective
more trenchant
Comp.
most trenchant
Super.
UK
/ˈtrɛn.tʃənt/
US
/ˈtrɛn.tʃənt/
Her trenchant analysis of the situation left no room for doubt.
Son analyse incisive de la situation ne laissait aucune place au doute.
The trenchant blade sliced through the rope with ease.
La lame tranchante a coupé la corde sans effort.
Additional translations
netSurtout pour une distinction ou un contour clairement marqué.
Synonyms
piercing
cutting
sardonic
sharp
keen
incisive
penetrating
acute

Definitions

trenchantadjective
Vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
Her trenchant analysis of the situation left no room for doubt.
Having a sharp edge; cutting.
The trenchant blade sliced through the rope with ease.
Clearly or sharply defined; distinct.
The sculpture’s contours were cast in trenchant relief against the evening sky.
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