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Definition penetrating in American English

penetrating adjective

adjective
/ˈpenəˌtreɪtɪŋ/
1

a penetrating look makes you feel that the person knows what you are thinking

Example

His penetrating stare made her feel uncomfortable.

Synonyms and related words
knowing knowledgeable informed
2

a penetrating voice or sound is so high or loud that it makes you slightly uncomfortable

Synonyms and related words
adenoidal appealing a voice like a foghorn
3

affecting you by passing through layers that would normally protect you

Example

a penetrating wind

Example

penetrating cold that chilled him to the bone

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the Beaufort scale biting cutting
4

spreading over a wide area

Example

a penetrating smell

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widespread scattered generalized
Example

a penetrating mind

Synonyms and related words
genius intelligent wise
Definition penetrating in American English