Synonyms for trenchant

Grammar : Adj

Spell : tren-chuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrɛn tʃənt

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Définition of trenchant

Origin : early 14c., "cutting, sharp," from Old French trenchant "cutting, sharp," present participle of trenchier "to cut" (see trench). Figurative sense is recorded from c.1600.

adj sarcastic, scathing

Example sentences :

It was exhaustive and trenchant, and produced a great effect.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

I only saw him once, but the gleam in his eyes was as harsh and trenchant as that of a knife.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Then followed the trenchant lesson: "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."
Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage

But in the hands of Princess Heinrich silence was a trenchant weapon.
Extract from : « The King's Mirror » by Anthony Hope

Catenac was in no way disconcerted at this trenchant argument.
Extract from : « Caught In The Net » by Emile Gaboriau

Like Ulysses of old, he swung the axe with trenchant power and skill.
Extract from : « The Red Man's Revenge » by R.M. Ballantyne

Her trenchant remark about civilization wasn't the product of a conditioned mind.
Extract from : « The Lani People » by J. F. Bone

Nothing was left him but his voice, clear and trenchant as he faced them.
Extract from : « Cressy » by Bret Harte

That vigorous and trenchant pen falls from the hand of the preacher.
Extract from : « Royal Edinburgh » by Margaret Oliphant

But the jeweller's trenchant education of them will tell you another story.
Extract from : « Parenthood and Race Culture » by Caleb Williams Saleeby

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