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Superlative for capable of penetrating, or in the process of penetrating something
“He examined the potato sack through which the penetrating sword had been guided.”
Superlative 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.”
(of sound or voice) Superlative for loud, deep, or able to be clearly heard
“Jesse recognized it right away as the deep, penetrating voice of his long-since-dead grandfather, Edward.”
Superlative for having or showing clear insight
“His penetrating insights into aspects of health policy during the 1950s and 1960s are unsurpassed.”
Superlative for thoroughly scrutinizing or inquisitive
“Our customers do not ask the right questions. Rarely am I asked penetrating questions about our finances.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for deeply felt by one's senses, especially if unpleasant
“It emits a smoke of a penetrating smell, which excites tears and coughing.”
Superlative for uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
“A raw, penetrating wind was blowing in off the plain.”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for severe or intense, especially in a painful or unpleasant way
Superlative for widespread or common
Superlative for pertaining to an inquiry or investigation
(of sound heard) Superlative for pronounced in volume or depth
Superlative for coming or moving closer, inward, or towards a given destination
(of knowledge) Superlative for characterized by an attention to detail or thoroughness
(of a feeling or emotion) Superlative for showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity
(of an object or person) Superlative for evoking admiration through a physical presence
Superlative for requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
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