trenchant — expressed in a clear, effective, and vigorous way; incisive and sharp
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressed in a clear, effective, and vigorous way; incisive and sharp
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrentʃənt/
Example Sentences
- The food critic's trenchant review was so brutal that the chef considered changing careers to become a mime
- Her trenchant analysis of the market trends helped the company avoid a costly mistake
- The professor's trenchant comments on student essays were feared more than final exams
trenchant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtrentʃənt/]
expressed in a clear, effective, and vigorous way; incisive and sharp
expressed in a clear, effective, and vigorous way; incisive and sharp
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'trenchant' meaning 'cutting' or 'sharp,' derived from the verb 'trencher' (to cut). This comes from Latin 'truncare' meaning 'to cut or truncate.'
Breakdown
trench- (cut) + -ant (adjective suffix indicating quality or state) = trenchant (sharp, cutting, incisive)
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📝Examples
“The food critic's trenchant review was so brutal that the chef considered changing careers to become a mime”
“Her trenchant analysis of the market trends helped the company avoid a costly mistake”
“The professor's trenchant comments on student essays were feared more than final exams”
“His trenchant wit made him popular at parties but unpopular with politicians”
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