penetrating

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: pen-e-trat-ing (4)

English Definition

Able to make its way through or into something; sharp or piercing.

Example Sentence

He had a penetrating and inquisitive look.

US IPA /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈpenɪtreɪtɪŋ/