adjective
- having the ability to pierce through or enter into something
- showing deep insight or understanding; perceptive
- intense and searching in quality
Examples
- The cold wind had a penetrative quality that chilled us to the bone.
- Her penetrative gaze made him feel uncomfortable.
- The detective asked penetrative questions about the suspect’s alibi.
- The critic’s penetrative analysis revealed flaws in the argument.
- The penetrative sound of the alarm pierced through the noise.
- His penetrative mind quickly grasped the complex problem.
- The penetrative odor of garlic filled the entire kitchen.