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English to English adjective
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Having the power of entering, piercing, or pervading; sharp; subtile; penetrative; as, a penetrating odor. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions | | Example: 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: wordnet30
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tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing | | Example: a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface
a cold penetrating wind
a penetrating odor
source: wordnet30
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