Synonyms for incisive

Adjective

1. acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, piercing, sharp, perceptive (vs. unperceptive)

usage: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"

2. incisive, keen, sharp, intelligent (vs. unintelligent)

usage: very penetrating and clear and sharp in operation; "an incisive mind"; "a keen intelligence"; "of sharp and active intellect"

3. incisive, piercing, sharp (vs. dull)

usage: suitable for cutting or piercing; "incisive teeth"; "the piercing needle"