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TRENCHANT Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word trenchant. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word trenchant. (close relations)
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acute
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

• of an angle; less than 90 degrees

noun

• a mark placed above a vowel to indicate pronunciation

adjective satellite

• extremely sharp or severe

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• ending in a sharp point

• of critical importance and consequence

astute
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

biting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• capable of wounding

• causing a sharply painful or stinging sensation; used especially of cold

cutting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

• a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

• the act of cutting something into parts

• a piece cut off from the main part of something

• an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine

• removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape

• the division of a deck of cards before dealing

• the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge

• the act of diluting something

• the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends

adjective satellite

• (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character

• unpleasantly cold and damp

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

discerning
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or revealing keen insight and good judgment

adjective satellite

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

• quick to understand

• able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive

incisive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• suitable for cutting or piercing

insightful
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• exhibiting insight or clear and deep perception

keen
adjectiveadj
noun

• a funeral lament sung with loud wailing

adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• intense or sharp

• excellent

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

• having a sharp cutting edge or point

verb

• express grief verbally

penetrating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing

perceptive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to perception

• having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment

piercing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

pointed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having a point

adjective satellite

• direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant

sharp
adjectiveadj
adjective

• keenly and painfully felt; as if caused by a sharp edge or point

• having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing

• (of a musical note) raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone

noun

• a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named

• a long thin sewing needle with a sharp point

adverb

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

adjective satellite

• (of something seen or heard) clearly defined

• ending in a sharp point

• having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• harsh

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

• dangerously steep

• very sudden and in great amount or degree

• quick and forceful

shrewd
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• acting with a specific goal

clear-cut
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• clearly or sharply defined to the mind

• having had all the trees removed at one time

• clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

verb

• remove all the trees at one time

distinct
adjectiveadj
adjective

• easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined

adjective satellite

• (often followed by `from') not alike; different in nature or quality

• constituting a separate entity or part

• recognizable; marked

• clearly or sharply defined to the mind

hard-hitting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by or full of force and vigor

• aggressively and persistently persuasive

searching
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

• having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

• exploring thoroughly

Best Hypernyms For TRENCHANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for trenchant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
acute biting cutting incisive keen penetrating pointed sharp

Alternatives for ACUTE

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