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- Dictionarypenetrating/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. able to make a way through or into something: "the problem of penetrating damp" Similar Opposite
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used to describe a way of looking at someone in which you seem to know what they are thinking. a penetrating mind. a mind that understands things quickly and well: She had a penetrating mind, capable of incisive thought. See more.
The meaning of PENETRATING is having the power of entering, piercing, or pervading. How to use penetrating in a sentence.
Penetrating definition: able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp. See examples of PENETRATING used in a sentence.
PENETRATE definition: 1. to move into or through something: 2. to succeed in becoming part of an organization, etc. and…. Learn more.
1. adjective. A penetrating sound is loud and usually high-pitched. Mary heard the penetrating siren of an ambulance. Her voice was nasal and penetrating. Synonyms: sharp, harsh, piercing, carrying More Synonyms of penetrating. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
Definition of penetrating adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
verb (used with object) , pen·e·trat·ed, pen·e·trat·ing. to pierce or pass into or through: The bullet penetrated the wall. The fog lights penetrated the mist. to enter the interior of: to penetrate a forest. to enter and diffuse itself through; permeate. to arrive at the truth or meaning of; understand; comprehend:
1. a. : to pass into or through. this route … penetrates the leading resort and lake areas American Guide Series: Minnesota. Only a dirt road penetrates the rough, wooded terrain. b. : to enter by overcoming resistance : pierce. This bullet can penetrate armor. c. : to gain entrance to.
having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing. adjective. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. “ penetrating insight” synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrative, piercing, sharp. perceptive.
Define penetrating. penetrating synonyms, penetrating pronunciation, penetrating translation, English dictionary definition of penetrating. adj. 1. Able or seeming to penetrate: The penetrating odor of garlic soon filled the entire apartment. 2. Keenly perceptive or understanding; acute: The...