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incisive

[ in-sahy-siv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

penetrating; cutting; biting; trenchant:
an incisive tone of voice.
Synonyms: sardonic, sarcastic, mordant, acid
remarkably clear and direct; sharp; keen; acute:
an incisive method of summarizing the issue.
adapted for cutting or piercing.
of or relating to the incisors:
the incisive teeth.

incisive

/ ɪnˈsaɪsɪv /

From the Medieval Latin word incīsīvus, dating back to 1520–30. See incise, -ive

It is a joy to watch Shafer seamlessly work incisive commentary on contemporary life into a fast-paced spine-chiller.

His correspondence, much of which survives, is that of an incisive and articulate observer.

Equally incisive were Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge, and the three young Afro-Englishmen electrified the game.

John Jenkins describes Miller as an “incisive witness both to scientific acumen and religious belief.”

But unlike Bloom and Eagleton, his books have been, while erudite and incisive, unashamedly populist.

Immediately her own reassumed a harsh, proud set, her voice became even more incisive and cold.

He has six incisive and two canine teeth in each jaw, without reckoning the grinders.

His speech was rather incisive, considering how little he had seen of Paul.

Next above him in age is the host; shrewd, brusque, incisive of speech and manner.

The little woman was so combative and incisive that this always seemed a necessary precaution on the part of that gentleman.

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