Penetrative

['penɪtrətɪv;-treɪt-] or ['pɛnɪtretɪv]

Definition

(adj.) tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing; 'a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface'; 'a cold penetrating wind'; 'a penetrating odor' .

Editor: Nita--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.

(a.) Having the power to affect or impress the mind or heart; impressive; as, penetrative shame.

(a.) Acute; discerning; sagacious; as, penetrative wisdom.

Editor: Sidney