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(of a sound or note) Having a frequency at the upper end of the auditory range
“Jesse recognized it right away as the deep, penetrating voice of his long-since-dead grandfather, Edward.”
Comparative for capable of penetrating, or in the process of penetrating something
“He examined the potato sack through which the penetrating sword had been guided.”
Comparative for having a sharp or pointed edge
“They were forced to feel the might of his heavy hand and also the edge of his penetrating sword.”
Comparative for having or showing clear insight
“His penetrating insights into aspects of health policy during the 1950s and 1960s are unsurpassed.”
Comparative for thoroughly scrutinizing or inquisitive
“Our customers do not ask the right questions. Rarely am I asked penetrating questions about our finances.”
Comparative for characterized by the use of wit, especially to offend
“He applied the powers of his keen and penetrating wit in the composition of a few satirical articles.”
Comparative for deeply felt by one's senses, especially if unpleasant
“It emits a smoke of a penetrating smell, which excites tears and coughing.”
Comparative for uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
“A raw, penetrating wind was blowing in off the plain.”
Comparative for perceptive in a probing or searching way
“He was fairly short, a trifle rotund, with dark penetrating eyes that had a way of roving mercurially over objects under surveillance.”
Comparative for severe or intense, especially in a painful or unpleasant way
Comparative for widespread or common
Comparative for pertaining to an inquiry or investigation
(of sound heard) Comparative for pronounced in volume or depth
Comparative for coming or moving closer, inward, or towards a given destination
(of knowledge) Comparative for characterized by an attention to detail or thoroughness
(of a feeling or emotion) Comparative for showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity
(of an object or person) Comparative for evoking admiration through a physical presence
Comparative for requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
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