English to English
adjective
- Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
An acute observer of politics and politicians.
Incisive comments.
Icy knifelike reasoning.
As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang.
Penetrating insight.
Frequent penetrative observations.
source: WordNet 3.0
- tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
A toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface.
A cold penetrating wind.
A penetrating odor.
source: WordNet 3.0
