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Term: Penetrating (adjective)

A term used to describe something that has the ability to pierce or pass through another substance, whether physically or in a figurative manner.

It can also refer to something that is able to deeply understand or perceive something.

Examples:

• The sound of the thunder was penetrating, as it reverberated through the night.
• The knife had a sharp and penetrating tip, making it easy to pierce through the meat.
• Her penetrating gaze seemed to read the thoughts of those she looked at.

Synonyms:

• Sharp
• Piercing
• Acute
• Incisive

Antonyms:

• Dull
• Inept
• Superficial
• Shallow

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