| penetrative | 1. Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun. "His look became keen and penetrative." (Hawthorne) 2. Having the power to affect or impress the mind or heart; impressive; as, penetrative shame. 3. Acute; discerning; sagacious; as, penetrative wisdom. "The penetrative eye." "Led on by skill of penetrative soul." (Grainger) Origin: Cf. F. Penetratif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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