penetrating

adjective (SHARP)

/ˈpen·ɪˌtreɪ·t̬ɪŋ/

Definition

› 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.

(Definition of penetrating adjective (SHARP) from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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