trenchant

adjective

clearly or sharply defined to the mind

characterized by or full of force and vigor

having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect

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incisiveadj argute perspicaciousadj perceptiveadj astuteadj perspicuousadj sharpadj acerbicadj poignantadj scathingadj cogentadj mordaciousadj forcefuladj penetratingadj

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