Penetratingly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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penetratingly

[หˆpenษ™หŒtreษชtษชล‹li ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

in a deep or intense manner

Penetratingly is an adverb that describes something done deeply or intensely. It is often used to convey the idea of going beyond the surface or having a profound impact.

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her penetratingly, as if trying to read her thoughts.
  • The music penetrated the room penetratingly, filling every corner with its sound.

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Origin of 'penetratingly'

The adverb penetratingly is derived from the verb penetrate, which comes from the Latin word 'penetrare', meaning 'to pass through'. The suffix -ing is added to create the adverb form, indicating the manner in which something is done. Penetratingly has been used in English since the late 19th century to describe actions or qualities that go deep or have a strong impact.


See also: impenetrable, penetrability, penetrable, penetrating, penetration, penetrative.