- 2Signification: faultfindingstrict captious trenchant criticcritical derogatory censorious carping
- 3Signification: cuttingcaustic incisive keen pointedsharp acute trenchant
- 4Signification: dynamiceffective emphatic impressive vigouroussalient critical trenchant
- 5Signification: mordantacrimonious scathing biting sarcasticsharp stinging trenchant caustic
- 6Signification: sharpincisive pointed keenpiercing trenchant cutting