penetrating

英['penɪtreɪtɪŋ] 美['pɛnɪtretɪŋ]

1. 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"

2. 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"