01 a. Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.
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Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.“His look became keen and penetrative.” — Hawthorne.
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Having the power to affect or impress the mind or heart; impressive; as, penetrative shame.
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Acute; discerning; sagacious; as, penetrative wisdom.“Led on by skill of penetrative soul.” — Grainger.