Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

incisive

[in-sahy-siv] / ɪnˈsaɪ sɪv /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Reed went on to write, act, and become a quirky and incisive film critic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

For PSG, there was the composure and speed of Vitinha, the incisive passes and clinical finishing of Dembele and the moments of Kvaratskhelia magic.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Epic novels like the 800-page “Anna Karenina” have fallen out of favor, replaced by short, incisive literature that mimics our digital lives.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Her writing has always been evocative and incisive, and her economical prose in this book possesses the same kind of rhythms she describes in the music, poetry, film or other art she illustrates.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Those of you who are fellow office workers and find yourselves reading this incisive journal during a coffee break or such might take note of one or two of my innovations.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




Vocabulary lists containing incisive


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "incisive" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com