penetrative

/'penitrətiv/
Adjective
  1. 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
  2. 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

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penetrative
A cold, penetrative wind blows through the city streets.