tren
chant
Comparative
more trenchant
Superlative
most trenchant
1
clearly defined or sharply outlined, like the distinct boundaries between two ideas or concepts
- The trenchant division between their political ideologies was evident in every debate they had.
- In the courtroom, the lawyer drew a trenchant line between right and wrong, leaving no room for doubt.
- The artist's use of color created a trenchant contrast between light and shadow in the painting.
- The scientist's research provided trenchant evidence for the theory, leaving little room for alternative explanations.
- The author's trenchant writing style made her arguments clear and easily understandable to readers.
2
expressing something in a forceful, effective, and clear manner
- Her trenchant analysis revealed the flaws in the plan.
- The article provided a trenchant critique of modern society.
- His trenchant wit often left his opponents speechless.
- The critic’s trenchant review left no room for doubt.
- The speech was filled with trenchant observations on the state of politics.
Synonyms: