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penetrative::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | penetrating |
| Derivation | penetrate |
a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface.
penetrative::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, piercing, sharp |
| Derivation | penetrate |
frequent penetrative observations.
Examples of penetrative
penetrative
It only takes one penetrative break, of course, for Lille to have the last laugh.
From the guardian.co.uk
In midfield, England missed the penetrative threat of the injured Aaron Lennon.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
It did little to either stem the goal tide or make the attack any more penetrative.
From the thisisbristol.co.uk
Yet again yesterday, though, he proved what a penetrative force he can be for the Blues.
From the guardian.co.uk
Dr Jazz has made a wide range of penetrative statements on this thread.
From the guardian.co.uk
A penetrative run down the left by substitute Gary Noel caused havoc in the Wood defence.
From the borehamwoodtimes.co.uk
Botha can be relied upon to keep things tight, but without Tahir's penetrative qualities.
From the nzherald.co.nz
But then what's a piece of evidence like that compared with your penetrative vision eh?
From the guardian.co.uk
When Kevin Mirallas limped off, they lost their most penetrative player.
From the express.co.uk
- Acute: having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "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"
- 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"
