adj
penetrating
PEH-niht-ray-tihng
adj
1
Able to pierce through something, or (of a look, remark, or mind) sharply perceptive.
"She gave him a penetrating stare that made him uneasy."
"The report offered a penetrating analysis of the crisis."
How to Use Penetrating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharp and piercing — whether physically (a cold wind), or mentally (a perceptive comment or look).
Common pairings
penetrating gaze
penetrating insight
penetrating cold
Word Forms
more penetrating comparative, most penetrating superlative
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