English dictionary
penetrating
adjectivePronunciation
ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
adjective
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentences
a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
a cold penetrating wind
a penetrating odor
an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight