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Synonyms of incisive

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Another word for incisive is biting. Other synonyms of incisive are decisive, forthright, sharp, acute and sarcastic.

Synonyms and similar words for incisive

adjectiveQuickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression. (of an action).

adjectiveHaving the quality of incising, cutting, or penetrating, as with a sharp instrument; trenchant.

Meaning of incisive

  1. adjective Intelligently analytical and concise. (of a person or mental process).
  2. adjective Accurate and sharply focused. (of an account).
  3. adjective Quickly proceeding to judgment and forceful in expression. (of an action).

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Questions about synonyms of incisive

What is another word for incisive?
Incisive has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as biting, decisive, forthright, sharp, acute and sarcastic.
What does incisive mean?
Incisive means intelligently analytical and concise. (of a person or mental process).

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