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penetrating

The word “penetrating” has 4 syllables: pen-e-trat-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈpɛn.əˌtreɪ.tɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “penetrating” has 32 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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Synonyms for penetrating

Antonyms for penetrating

Meanings of penetrating

  • verb
    1. To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.
    2. To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.
    3. To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.
    4. To infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence.
    5. To insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina or anus.
    6. To move a piece past the defending pieces of one's opponent.
  • adjective
    1. Able to pierce or penetrate.
    2. Demonstrating acute or keen understanding.

Example Sentences

  • She gave him a penetrating look that revealed her suspicion.
  • The speaker’s penetrating voice carried across the hall.
  • He asked a penetrating question during the interview.
  • The cold wind was penetrating despite his thick coat.
  • The report offered a penetrating analysis of the problem.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to penetrating, such as: accessing, balmy, biting, bitter, brisk, caustic, corrosive.

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