penetrating

/pˈɛnətɹˌeɪtɪŋ/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
   “an acute observer of politics and politicians”
2. tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
   “a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface”

Synonyms for penetrating

• acute
• discriminating
• incisive
• keen
• knifelike
• penetrative
• piercing
• sharp
• perceptive

Words that rhyme with penetrating

• grating
• rating
• devastating
• dominating
• irritating
• slating
• stimulating
• titillating
• accommodating
• activating
• alternating
• annihilating
• contaminating
• discriminating
• exasperating
• exhilarating
• fascinating
• frustrating
• ingratiating
• intoxicating
• locating
• motivating
• operating
• plating
• waiting
• aggravating
• agitating
• alienating
• annotating
• asphyxiating