adjective
- able to see through or understand things clearly and deeply
- piercing through something physically
- having a strong, sharp quality that affects the senses intensely
Examples
- She asked penetrating questions that revealed the flaws in his argument.
- The detective’s penetrating gaze made the suspect uncomfortable.
- The arrow had a penetrating tip designed to pierce armor.
- A penetrating wind cut through their winter coats.
- The penetrating smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
- His penetrating voice could be heard across the entire auditorium.
- The journalist’s penetrating analysis exposed the corruption scandal.