dɪsˈtɪŋkt ˈsɝtʃɪŋ ˈsɜːtʃɪŋ ˈtɹɛnʃənt clearly or sharply defined to the mind clear-cut evidence of tampering Claudius was the first to invade Britain with distinct … intentions of conquest trenchant distinctions between right and wrong characterized by or full of force and vigor a hard-hitting expose a trenchant argument having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect searching insights trenchant criticism