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penetrating

UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

penetratinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛnɪˌtreɪtɪŋ/
More precise classification: present-participle adjective.
She has a penetrating mind that quickly understands complex problems.
У нее проницательный ум, который быстро понимает сложные проблемы.
The penetrating sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
Пронзительный звук будильника разбудил всех.
The penetrating gaze of the detective made the suspect uncomfortable.
Проникающий взгляд детектива заставил подозреваемого почувствовать себя неуютно.
Additional translations
острый
глубокий
резкий
Synonyms
piercing
sharp
insightful
profound
astute
perceptive
intense
deep
Antonyms
superficial
shallow
penetratingnoun
UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪˌtreɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɛn.əˌtreɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerundial noun denoting the act or process of penetrating
penetrateverb

penetrating

Gerund

penetrated
Past Simple
penetrated
Past Participle
penetrating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/
US
/ˈpɛn.ɪ.treɪt/
The light can penetrate through the thin curtains.
Свет может проникать через тонкие шторы.
The spy managed to penetrate the organization.
Шпиону удалось внедряться в организацию.
The bullet can penetrate the armor.
Пуля может пробивать броню.
Additional translations
перфорировать
Synonyms
pierce
puncture
permeate
enter
invade
break through
infiltrate
access
Antonyms
withdraw
exit
retreat

Definitions

penetratinggerund / present participle
(of a sound, smell, or sensation) able to pass deeply into or through something; sharply affecting the senses.
The penetrating wind cut through my jacket, making me shiver.
Having or showing keen insight or understanding.
Her penetrating analysis of the situation helped us find a solution.
Piercing and intense; giving the impression of seeing through something or someone.
The penetrating gaze of the detective made the suspect uncomfortable.
penetratingnoun
The act or process of penetrating.
The penetrating of the fortress walls took all night.
penetrateverb
To succeed in forcing a way into or through a thing.
The bullet was able to penetrate the thick armor of the vehicle.
To infiltrate or gain access to an organization, place, or system, especially when this is done surreptitiously or for a specific purpose.
The spy managed to penetrate the enemy's headquarters without being detected.
To understand or grasp the true nature of something.
It took him years to penetrate the complexities of quantum physics.
To affect or influence something deeply.
Her words penetrated his heart, leaving a lasting impression.
To insert the penis into the body of a sexual partner during copulation.
During intercourse, the man penetrated his partner carefully.
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