penetrating

Etymology

adj

  1. able to pierce or penetrate
    The skunk produces a penetrating odor.
  2. demonstrating acute or keen understanding
    His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of penetrate

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