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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pe.neˈtɾan.te
"Tenía una mirada penetrante."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having or showing clear understanding and sharpness of mind; discerning.
"She gave him a penetrating look that made him feel completely exposed." - 2
Loud, sharp, and piercing to the senses, especially regarding sound or cold.
"A penetrating wind swept across the open moor."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb penetrare, meaning to put or get into, formed from penitus (inwardly, deeply). It entered Middle English via Old French penetrer in the late 14th century, evolving to describe physical piercing as well as sharp, insightful mental qualities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Penetrating" is said worldwide
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pénétrant
Transliteration: pe-ne-tʁɑ̃
"Il avait un regard pénétrant."
durchdringend
Transliteration: dʊʁçˌdʁɪŋdənt
"Sie warf ihm einen durchdringenden Blick zu."
penetrante
Transliteration: pe.neˈtɾan.te
"Aveva uno sguardo penetrante."
penetrante
Transliteration: pe.neˈtɾan.te
"Tenía una mirada penetrante."
penetrante
Transliteration: pe.neˈtɾɐ̃.tʃi
"Ele tinha um olhar penetrante."
तीक्ष्ण
Transliteration: teekshn
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसकी तीक्ष्ण दृष्टि ने सब कुछ भांप लिया।"
透彻的
Transliteration: tòuchè de
Script: 中文汉字
"他对这个问题有透彻的理解。"
간 통하는
Transliteration: gantonghaneun
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 통찰력 있는 시선을 보냈다."
洞察力の
Transliteration: dousatsuryoku no
Script: 日本語
"彼女は鋭い視線を投げかけた。"
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