TRENCHANT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TRENCHANT?

Need another word that means the same as “trenchant”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “trenchant” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Trenchant” are: searching, hard-hitting, clear-cut, distinct, incisive, cutting, pointed, piercing, penetrating, sharp, keen, acute, razor-sharp

Trenchant as an Adjective

Definitions of "Trenchant" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “trenchant” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge.
• Vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
• Having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect.
• Clearly or sharply defined to the mind.
• Characterized by or full of force and vigor.

Synonyms of "Trenchant" as an adjective (13 Words)

acute	Denoting or designed for patients with an acute form of a disease. Acute pain.
clear-cut	Clearly or sharply defined to the mind.
cutting	Capable of cutting something. Cutting winter winds.
distinct	Constituting a separate entity or part. Plants of several distinct types.
hard-hitting	Aggressively and persistently persuasive.
incisive	Suitable for cutting or piercing. As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang.
keen	(of the air or wind) extremely cold; biting. The keen blade went through the weeds.
penetrating	Having or showing clear insight. The problem of penetrating damp.
piercing	Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument. A tall blonde with piercing eyes.
pointed	Having a sharpened or tapered tip or end. A pointed critique.
razor-sharp	Very clearly delineated.
searching	Diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation. A searching investigation of their past dealings.
sharp	Ending in a sharp point. A sharp drop.

Usage Examples of "Trenchant" as an adjective

• The White Paper makes trenchant criticisms of health authorities.
• Trenchant criticism.
• Trenchant distinctions between right and wrong.
• A trenchant blade.
• A trenchant argument.

Associations of "Trenchant" (30 Words)

accurately	With few mistakes. We are simply unable to predict long term trends accurately.
apparent	Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment. The committee investigated some apparent discrepancies.
bitter	Make bitter. A bitter February night.
certainly	Used to emphasize the speaker’s belief that what is said is true. The prestigious address certainly adds to the firm s appeal.
clear	Make clear bright light or translucent. Clear a debt.
cogent	(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. A cogent argument.
convincing	Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real. There is no convincing evidence that advertising influences total alcohol consumption.
decidedly	Undoubtedly; undeniably. It was decidedly too expensive.
demonstrably	In a way that is clearly apparent or capable of being logically proved. His documentary sources are demonstrably wrong.
distinct	Constituting a separate entity or part. Gold is distinct from iron.
effectively	In such a manner as to achieve a desired result. Effectively this means that companies will be able to avoid regulations.
efficacious	(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. An efficacious law.
expressly	With specific intentions; for the express purpose. She was expressly forbidden to use the stove.
indubitably	In a manner or to a degree that could not be doubted. Indubitably liberalism parades under many guises.
justified	Having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason. A neatly justified list of names.
mordant	Impregnate or treat a fabric with a mordant. Fun ranging from slapstick clowning to savage mordant wit.
obvious	Predictable and lacking in subtlety. It was an obvious remark to make.
palpability	The quality of being perceivable by touch.
paradox	A statement that contradicts itself. The uncertainty principle leads to all sorts of paradoxes like the particles being in two places at once.
persuasion	A group or sect holding a particular religious belief. The village had two chapels for those of the Primitive Methodist persuasion.
persuasive	Good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation. An informative and persuasive speech.
positive	An adjective or adverb in the positive degree. I am positive he is lying.
positivistic	Of or relating to positivism.
sarcastic	Expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds. Making sarcastic comments.
truly	In a truthful way. He speaks truly.
unencumbered	Not burdened with cares or responsibilities. He needed to travel light and unencumbered.
unequivocal	Clearly defined or formulated- R.B.Taney. Took an unequivocal position.
unquestionably	In a way that cannot be disputed or doubted; without question. Unquestionably the loss of his father was a grievous blow.
valid	(of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. The visas are valid for thirty days.
vitriolic	Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action. A vitriolic critique.