Synonyms of incisive

incisive

adjective

as in acidic

very clear and direct

She provided an incisive analysis that changed my entire opinion on the issue.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acidic
• acid
• ironical
• ironic
• concise
• trenchant
• poignant
• satirical
• acerbic
• sardonic
• satiric
• caustic
• sarcastic
• scathing
• pungent
• corrosive
• barbed
• wry
• mordant
• acrid
• acidulous
• biting
• cynical
• keen
• spiky
• sharp
• brisk
• dry
• cross
• blunt
• tart
• cutting
• snarky
• sour
• smart-alecky
• flippant
• sharp-tongued
• abrupt
• smart-aleck
• vitriolic
• succinct
• acerb
• facetious
• smart-mouthed
• pithy
• acrimonious
• scalding
• tongue-in-cheek
• spikey
• stringent
• sourish
• brusque
• tartish
• terse
• crisp
• resentful
• harsh
• severe
• bitter
• curt
• gruff
• backhanded
• snippy
• insincere
• rough
• brusk
• snippety

Examples of incisive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her Grammy-winning records span styles ranging from industrial rock to lounge pop, all of which showcase Clark’s trademark incisive lyrics and her ability to absolutely shred on guitar. —Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2024

The series goes to some dark places in its exploration of the human condition, but always with an incisive wit that makes the series endlessly watchable. —Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2024

With her dark humor and incisive style, Kolbert covers an impressive range of topics that both inform and inspire. —Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

Second, an incisive look at the fractious insides of a prestigious Ivy League university through different-colored lenses. —Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 16 July 2024

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