— trenchancy , n. — trenchantly , adv.
/tren"cheuhnt/ , adj.
1. incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.
2. vigorous; effective; energetic: a trenchant policy of political reform.
3. clearly or sharply defined; clear-cut; distinct.
[ 1275-1325; ME tranchaunt trenchant, prp. of trenchier to cut. See TRENCH, -ANT ]
Syn. 1. sharp, biting, acute.