Synonyms: penetrating, penetrative
Definition: tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
Usage: a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface; a cold penetrating wind; a penetrating odor
Similar words: sharp
Definition: having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing
Usage: a sharp knife; a pencil with a sharp point
Synonyms: penetrating, penetrative, incisive, discriminating, piercing, acute, keen, knifelike, sharp
Definition: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Usage: an acute observer of politics and politicians; incisive comments; icy knifelike reasoning; as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang; penetrating insight; frequent penetrative observations
Similar words: perceptive
Definition: having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
Usage: a perceptive eye; a perceptive observation