Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penetrating
adjective
/ˈpɛn.ə.treɪ.tɪŋ/
Definition
Having the ability to make a way into or through something.
Examples
- The detective had a penetrating gaze that seemed to see right through lies.
- Her penetrating questions revealed deeper truths about the situation.
- The penetrating sound of the alarm woke everyone in the house.
Meaning
To penetrate means to go beyond the surface or to pierce through an object or barrier.
Synonyms
- piercing
- insightful
- intense
- sharp
- insistent
