penetrating (Meaning)

Wordnet

penetrating (s)

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing

Webster

penetrating (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Penetrate

Webster

penetrating (a.)

Having the power of entering, piercing, or pervading; sharp; subtile; penetrative; as, a penetrating odor.

Acute; discerning; sagacious; quick to discover; as, a penetrating mind.

penetrating Sentence Examples

  1. The sharp blade penetrated the skin, drawing a bead of blood.
  2. The penetrating gaze of the eagle scanned the ground below.
  3. The icy wind penetrated through the cracks in the window frame.
  4. The piercing pain of the surgery penetrated his entire body.
  5. The penetrating odor of gasoline filled the air after the accident.
  6. The moonlight penetrated the thick canopy of leaves, creating a dappled pattern on the ground.
  7. The penetrating insight of the psychoanalyst revealed hidden motives.
  8. The penetrating radar waves allowed the geologists to map the underground structure.
  9. The penetrating words of the critic left a deep impression on the author.
  10. The penetrating sunlight bleached out the color from the old photograph.

FAQs About the word penetrating

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The sharp blade penetrated the skin, drawing a bead of blood.

The penetrating gaze of the eagle scanned the ground below.

The icy wind penetrated through the cracks in the window frame.

The piercing pain of the surgery penetrated his entire body.