penetrating
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/ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
adjective
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able to make you feel like someone knows your thoughts
He gave me a penetrating look, as if he could read my mind.
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very loud and clear, able to be heard through many obstacles
The alarm's penetrating sound woke everyone in the building.
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showing quick and complete understanding
Her penetrating insight helped us see the problem in a new light.
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able to spread or reach into something deeply
The sun's penetrating rays can cause skin damage.
translation
able to make you feel like someone knows your thoughts; very loud and clear, able to be heard through many obstacles; showing quick and complete understanding; able to spread or reach into something deeply