Antonyms for trenchant


Grammar : Adj
Spell : tren-chuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrɛn tʃənt


Definition 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

Synonyms for trenchant

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