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   Trench·ant

   /ˈtren(t)SH(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. vigorous or incisive in expression or style: "she heard angry voices, not loud, yet certainly trenchant"
   • 2. (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge: archaic, literary "a trenchant blade"

   Word Origin Middle English (in trenchant (sense 2)): from Old French, literally ‘cutting’, present participle of trenchier (see trench).

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   What is a trenchant adjective?

   • Definition of trenchant adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (of criticism, remarks, etc.) expressed strongly and effectively, in a clear way synonym incisive His trenchant views on the subject are well known. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   • Define trenchantly. trenchantly synonyms, trenchantly pronunciation, trenchantly translation, English dictionary definition of trenchantly. adj. 1. Forceful and clear; penetrating: a trenchant argument. 2. Caustic; cutting: a trenchant wit. 3. Distinct; clear-cut: "The times were felt to require...

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   What is the meaning of trenchant wit?

   • One person known for her trenchant wit was the author and critic Mary McCarthy, who once said of the writer Lillian Hellman, "Every word she writes is a lie, including the 'and' and the 'the'." adjective - Forceful, effective, and vigorous: a trenchant argument. See Synonyms at incisive.

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   What is the meaning of the crossword clue trenchant?

   • This page shows answers to the clue Trenchant, followed by 4 definitions like “ Fitted to trench or cut ”, “ Fig.: Keen; biting ” and “ Incisive; terse; vigorous ”. If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle. We found 7 answers for the crossword clue Trenchant .

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   Definition of trenchant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   trench•ant. (ˈtrɛn tʃənt) adj. 1. incisive or keen, as language or a person; cutting: trenchant wit. 2. vigorous; energetic: a trenchant policy of reform. 3. clearly or sharply defined; clear-cut; distinct.

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   Trenchant definition: incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting. See examples of TRENCHANT used in a sentence.

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   adjective. formaluk/ˈtrenʃənt/us. Add to word listAdd to word list. expressing strong criticism: trenchant criticism / views. (Definition of trenchant from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   A complete guide to the word "TRENCHANT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   trenchant / ˈ trɛntʃənt/ adjective. Britannica Dictionary definition of TRENCHANT. [more trenchant; most trenchant] formal. : very strong, clear, and effective. a trenchant analysis/essay. a writer with a trenchant wit.

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   6 days ago · trenchant (comparative more trenchant, superlative most trenchant) Fitted to trench or cut; gutting; sharp.