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Trenchant

adjective/TREN-chuhnt/

Meaning

Sharp, clear and forceful, especially about criticism or comments.

In context

The reviewer made a trenchant comment about the film's weak ending.

Remember it

'Trenchant' shares roots with 'trench' - it cuts sharply into a topic.

Use it well

Use for criticism or arguments that are sharp, clear and hard-hitting.