penetrative

penetrative
adjective
1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
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an acute observer of politics and politicians

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incisive comments

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icy knifelike reasoning

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as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang

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penetrating insight

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frequent penetrative observations

Syn:
Similar to: ↑perceptive
Derivationally related forms: ↑sharpness (for: ↑sharp), ↑penetrate, ↑keenness (for: ↑keen), ↑incisiveness (for: ↑incisive), ↑acuteness (for: ↑acute)
2. tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
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a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface

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a cold penetrating wind

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a penetrating odor

Syn: ↑penetrating
Similar to: ↑sharp
Derivationally related forms: ↑penetrate

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