English adjective: penetrating | |||
| 1. | penetrating having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions | ||
| Samples | An acute observer of politics and politicians. Incisive comments. Icy knifelike reasoning. As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang. Penetrating insight. Frequent penetrative observations. | ||
| Synonyms | acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrative, piercing, sharp | ||
| Similar | perceptive | ||
| Antonyms | unperceiving, unperceptive | ||
| 2. | penetrating tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing | ||
| Samples | A toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface. A cold penetrating wind. A penetrating odor. | ||
| Synonyms | penetrative | ||
| Similar | sharp | ||
| Antonyms | dull | ||