penetrating

6 definitions • 6 examples

very loud:

I heard a penetrating scream.

He has a very penetrating voice.

used to describe a way of looking at someone in which you seem to know what they are thinking

a mind that understands things quickly and well:

She had a penetrating mind, capable of incisive thought.

very loud:

I heard a penetrating scream.

Someone with penetrating eyes or a penetrating gaze seems able to understand or know you just by looking at you.

showing a very good understanding:

a penetrating critique

penetrating observations