incisive

• Se dit d'un commentaire, d'une remarque ou d'une analyse très claire, directe et percutante, qui montre une capacité à comprendre et à aller à l'essentiel.

Describes a comment, remark, or analysis that is very clear, direct, and sharp, showing an ability to understand and cut through to the essential point.

1. Sharp and penetratingC1formal

   Showing clear thought and understanding; direct and effective.

   incisif (sens figuré)

   • She made an incisive analysis of the political situation.
   • His incisive questions revealed the truth.
   • The critic's incisive review was both fair and harsh.

   Synonymesacuteastutecuttingdiscerningkeenpenetratingperceptivepiercingsarcasticsharpshrewdtrenchant

   Antonymesbluntdullimpreciseobtusesuperficialvague

2. Cutting or sharpC2formal

   Having a sharp edge or point; able to cut.

   Tranchant, coupant

   • The incisive blade sliced through the rope easily.
   • He used an incisive tool to carve the wood.
   • The surgeon's incisive scalpel made a clean cut.

   Synonymesacutecuttingkeenpenetratingpiercingrazor-sharpsharp

   Antonymesbluntdull