adj
trenchant
Trenchant (adj) means Sharp enough to cut deeply.
adj
1
Sharp enough to cut deeply.
2
Made for ripping through flesh.
3
Expressed in a sharp, forceful and very effective way.
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Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French trenchant, the present participle of trenchier (“to cut”).
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What is the meaning of trenchant?
"trenchant" (adj) means sharp enough to cut deeply.
What is another word for trenchant?
Other words for "trenchant" include searching, distinct.
What is the opposite of trenchant?
The opposite of "trenchant" is vapid.
What are the different meanings of trenchant?
"trenchant" has 3 main meanings: 1. Sharp enough to cut deeply; 2. Made for ripping through flesh; 3. Expressed in a sharp, forceful and very effective way.
