1. searching, trenchant

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

Example Sentences:
'searching insights'
'trenchant criticism'

Synonyms

• searching

2. hard-hitting, trenchant

characterized by or full of force and vigor

Example Sentences:
'a hard-hitting expose'
'a trenchant argument'

Synonyms

• hard-hitting

Similar Words

• effective
• effectual
• efficacious

3. clear-cut, distinct, trenchant

clearly or sharply defined to the mind

Example Sentences:
'clear-cut evidence of tampering'
'Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct...intentions of conquest'
'trenchant distinctions between right and wrong'

Synonyms

• clear-cut
• distinct