mindmap root((敏锐)) incisive implies a power to impress the mind by directness and decisiveness: an ~ command that left no room for doubt. trenchant implies an energetic cutting or probing that defines differences sharply and clearly or reveals what is hidden: a ~ critic of political pretensions. clear-cut suggests the absence of any blurring, ambiguity, or uncertainty of statement or analysis: made a ~ distinction between the two military actions. cutting implies a ruthless accuracy or directness that is wounding to the feelings and may suggest sarcasm, harshness, or asperity : makes the most ~ remarks with that quiet voice. biting adds a greater implication of harsh vehemence or ironic force and suggests a power to impress deeply the mind or memory: a ~ commentary on the election. crisp suggests both incisiveness and vigorous terseness: jurors were impressed by the witness's ~ answers.