penetrating

adjective/pɨnɨˈtɾɐ̃tɨ/medium

pe·ne·tran·te

Definition

Able to make a way through or into something; sharp, keen, or piercing.

A penetrating cold forced us to stay indoors.

Her penetrating gaze made me feel uneasy.

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penetrating coldpenetrating gazepenetrating soundpenetrating analysis

Do latim 'penetrans, penetrantis', particípio presente de 'penetrare'.