Trenchantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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trenchantly

 

[ หˆtrษ›n.tสƒษ™nt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Trenchantly is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is expressed with sharpness or effectiveness. When a statement or argument is made trenchantly, it is clear, incisive, and impactful, allowing it to resonate strongly with the audience. It often implies a level of insight or criticism that is both keen and pointed. This term is often used in contexts of debate, critique, or analysis.

Synonyms

incisively, keenly, sharply.

Examples of usage

  • She spoke trenchantly about the issues facing the community.
  • The author's arguments were presented trenchantly, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
  • He trenchantly criticized the policy changes during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "trenchantly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agudamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคตเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scharf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tajam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฝะธะบะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท avec force

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agudamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskin bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์นด๋กญ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญุฏู‘ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ostล™e

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–้”ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skarplega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ agudamente

Etymology

The word 'trenchantly' is derived from the word 'trenchant,' which comes from the Old French 'trenchante,' meaning 'to cut.' The root of this term can be traced back to the Latin 'trahere,' which means 'to pull' or 'to draw.' Over time, 'trenchant' has evolved to describe something that is not just cutting in a physical sense but also in terms of clarity and acuteness of thought. The adverbial form 'trenchantly' thus conveys the action of expressing ideas or arguments in a manner that is sharp and clear. In modern usage, it often appears in literary criticism, political commentary, and any discourse where insight and clarity are paramount.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,050, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.