penetrating

Meaning

Adj

1. Able to pierce or penetrate
2. Looking deeply into; piercing
3. Demonstrating acute or keen understanding

Verb

present participle and gerund of penetrate

penetrate

1. To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
2. (figuratively) To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
3. To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.
4. To infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence.
5. To insert the penis into an orifice, such as a vagina, mouth, or anus.
6. To move a piece past the defending pieces of one's opponent.

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Synonyms

piercing

sharp

penetrative

keen

acute

pervasive

pervading

shrill

incisive

deep

discerning

discriminating

knifelike

permeating

permeative

sagacious

strident

deepsighted

pang

penetrable

going through

perforation

permeant

argute

glaring

expanding

comprehending

piping

poignant

profound

long-headed

searching

clear-sighted

sharp-eyed

shrewd

clear

smart

spreading

deeply affecting

thoughtful

translucent

trenchant

acid

ingoing

high-pitched

visionary

knowing

lucid

Translations

penetrante

durchdringend

penetrante

penetrante

pénétrant

agudo

διαπεραστικός

agudo

doordringend

penetralis

acuto

penetrant

pervasivo

aigu

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/