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trenchant

trench·ant [ trénchənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. incisive: direct, incisive, and deliberately hurtful
trenchant criticism

2. energetic: effective and relevant in the pursuit or achievement of a goal
trenchant opinions

[14th century. < Old French, "cutting" < trenchier (see trench)]

trench·an·cy noun
trench·ant·ly adverb
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