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View usage for: (penɪtreɪtɪŋ) 1. adjectiveA penetrating sound is loud and usually high-pitched. Mary heard the penetrating siren of an ambulance. Her voice was nasal and penetrating. Synonyms: sharp, harsh, piercing, carrying More Synonyms of penetrating 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If someone gives you a penetrating look, it makes you think that they know what you are thinking. He gazed at me with a sharp, penetrating look that made my heart pound. ...dark penetrating eyes. 3. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]Someone who has a penetrating mind understands and recognizes things quickly and thoroughly. ...a thoughtful, penetrating mind. He never stopped asking penetrating questions. More Synonyms of penetrating penetrating in British English (ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtɪŋ) adjectivetending to or able to penetrate a penetrating mind a penetrating voice Derived forms penetratingly (ˈpeneˌtratingly) adverb penetrating in American English (ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtɪŋ) adjective1. that can penetrate a penetrating oil 2. sharp; piercing a penetrating sound or smell 3. keen or acute; discerning a penetrating mind Also ˈpeneˌtrative (ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtɪv) Derived forms penetratingly (ˈpeneˌtratingly) adverb or ˈpeneˌtratively Examples of 'penetrating' in a sentencepenetrating In other languagespenetrating British English: penetrating ADJECTIVE A penetrating sound is loud and usually high. They heard the penetrating siren of an ambulance. - American English: penetrating
- Brazilian Portuguese: penetrante
- Chinese: 刺耳的
- European Spanish: penetrante
- French: perçant
- German: durchdringend
- Italian: penetrante
- Japanese: 甲高い
- Korean: 날카로운
- European Portuguese: penetrante
- Latin American Spanish: penetrante
Definition tending to or able to penetrate A penetrating alarm cut through the noise. Synonyms sharp carrying piping intrusive ear-splitting Opposites Definition tending to or able to penetrate a most wonderful penetrating smell and taste Definition tending to or able to penetrate A raw, penetrating wind was blowing in off the plain. Synonyms fierce stinging frosty bitterly cold Definition tending to or able to penetrate a penetrating mind Synonyms Opposites stupid , dull , shallow , indifferent , apathetic , obtuse , uncomprehending Definition tending to or able to penetrate a penetrating stare Synonyms perceptive probing discerning Opposites Additional synonymsDefinition penetrating in perception or insight His relaxed exterior hides an extremely acute mind. Synonyms perceptive, sharp, keen, smart, sensitive, clever, subtle, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, discerning, ingenious, astute, intuitive, canny, incisive, insightful, observant, perspicacious (formal), on the ball (informal) Definition watchful and attentive He had been spotted by an alert neighbour. Synonyms attentive, careful, awake, wary, vigilant, perceptive, watchful, ready, on the lookout, circumspect, observant, on guard, wide-awake, on your toes, on the watch, keeping a weather eye on, heedfulDefinition very cold The bathroom is positively arctic. Synonyms freezing, cold, frozen, icy, chilly, frosty, glacial, frigid, gelid, frost-bound, cold as ice Nearby words ofpenetrating - pendulous
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Related terms ofpenetrating Additional synonymsDefinition having a distinctive pleasant smell a shrub with aromatic leaves Synonyms fragrant, perfumed, spicy, savoury, pungent, balmy, redolent, sweet-smelling, sweet-scented, odoriferous Definition quick to notice or understand He made a series of astute business decisions. Synonyms intelligent, politic, bright, sharp, keen, calculating, clever, subtle, penetrating, knowing, shrewd, cunning, discerning, sly, on the ball (informal), canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, insightful, foxy, adroit, sagacious (formal) Definition piercing a raw, biting northerly wind Synonyms piercing, cutting, cold, sharp, freezing, frozen, bitter, raw, chill, harsh, penetrating, arctic (informal), nipping, icy, blighting, chilly, wintry, gelid, cold as ice Definition examining and judging analytically and without bias What is needed is a critical analysis of the evidence. Synonyms analytical, penetrating, discriminating, discerning, diagnostic, perceptive, judicious, accurate, preciseDefinition keen a cutting wind Synonyms piercing, biting, sharp, keen, bitter, raw, chilling, stinging, penetrating, numbingDefinition having or showing good judgment tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller Synonyms discriminating, knowing, sharp, critical, acute, sensitive, wise, intelligent, subtle, piercing, penetrating, shrewd, ingenious, astute, perceptive, judicious, clear-sighted, percipient, perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) These products are snapped up by more discriminating customers. Synonyms discerning, particular, keen, critical, acute, sensitive, refined, cultivated, selective, astute, tasteful, fastidiousDefinition very cold a freezing January afternoon Synonyms icy, biting, bitter, raw, chill, chilled, penetrating, arctic (informal), numbing, polar, Siberian, frosty, glacial, wintry, parky (British, informal), cold as ice, frost-bound, cuttingDefinition unkind and showing no understanding He said many harsh and unkind things. Synonyms hard, sharp, severe, bitter, cruel, stern, unpleasant, abusive, unkind, pitiless, unfeelingDefinition (of alcoholic drink, atmosphere, etc.) strongly affecting the physical senses heady with the smell of flowers and blossom. Synonyms intoxicating, strong, potent, inebriating, spirituous Additional synonymsDefinition (of a sound, esp. a voice) pitched high in tone The cat let out a high-pitched miaow. Synonyms piercing, high, sharp, penetrating, shrill, high-frequency, falsettoDefinition direct and forceful a shrewd operator with an incisive mind Synonyms penetrating, sharp, keen, acute, piercing, trenchant, perspicacious (formal) Definition (of a knife or blade) having a sharp cutting edge a keen sense of humour Synonyms sharp, satirical, incisive, trenchant, pointed, cutting, biting, edged, acute, acid, stinging, piercing, penetrating, searing, tart, withering, scathing, pungent, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, astringent, vitriolic, acerbic, mordant, razor-like, finely honed Definition intelligent, quick, and perceptive a person of keen intellect Synonyms perceptive, quick, sharp, brilliant, acute, smart, wise, clever, subtle, piercing, penetrating, discriminating, shrewd, discerning, ingenious, astute, intuitive, canny, incisive, insightful, observant, perspicacious (formal), sapientDefinition insistent and emphatic Suddenly there was a loud bang. Synonyms noisy, strong, booming, roaring, piercing, thundering, forte, turbulent, resounding, deafening, thunderous, rowdy, blaring, strident, boisterous, tumultuous, vociferous, vehement, sonorous, ear-splitting, obstreperous, stentorian, clamorous, ear-piercing, high-soundingDefinition acutely perceptive or discerning a man of perspicacious judgment Synonyms perceptive, aware, sharp, keen, acute, alert, clever, penetrating, shrewd, discerning, astute, observant, clear-sighted, percipient (formal), sharp-witted, sagacious (formal) tiny flowers with a powerful scent Synonyms intoxicating, strong, headyDefinition showing or needing great knowledge a book full of profound and challenging insights Synonyms wise, learned, serious, deep, skilled, subtle, penetrating, philosophical, thoughtful, sage, discerning, weighty, insightful, erudite, abstruse, recondite, sagacious (formal) Definition responsive to stimulation The older adults are not as quick in their thinking. Synonyms intelligent, bright, alert, sharp, acute, smart, clever, all there (informal), shrewd, discerning, astute, receptive, perceptive, quick-witted, quick on the uptake (informal), nimble-witted Definition wise or sensible a wise and sagacious leader Synonyms wise, shrewd, astute, knowing, able, fly (slang), sharp, acute, smart, intelligent, sage, discerning, canny, perceptive, judicious, insightful, far-sighted, clear-sighted, long-headed, sharp-witted, perspicacious (formal) Additional synonymsDefinition keen or thorough asking searching questions Synonyms keen, sharp, probing, close, severe, intent, piercing, penetrating, thorough, quizzicalDefinition intelligent and making good judgments She's a shrewd businesswoman.a shrewd guess Synonyms astute, clever, sharp, knowing, fly (slang), keen, acute, smart, calculated, calculating, intelligent, discriminating, cunning, discerning, sly, canny, perceptive, wily, crafty, artful, far-sighted, far-seeing, long-headed (rare), perspicacious (formal), sagacious (formal) Definition (of a sound) sharp and high-pitched the shrill whistle of the engine Synonyms piercing, high, sharp, acute, piping, penetrating, screeching, high-pitched, ear-splitting, ear-piercing Definition (of a voice or sound) loud and harsh She tried to laugh, and the sound was harsh and strident. Synonyms harsh, jarring, grating, clashing, screeching, raucous, shrill, rasping, jangling, discordant, clamorous, unmusical, stridulant, stridulous Definition having a powerful taste or smell It's a good strong flavour, without being overpowering. Synonyms highly-flavoured, hot, spicy, piquant, biting, sharp, heady, overpowering, intoxicating, highly-seasoned |