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Pronunciation: [pˈɛnɪtɹˌe͡ɪtɪŋli] (IPA)

Penetratingly is an adverb that means to perceive, understand, or analyze something in a deep and thorough manner. There are several synonyms for the word penetratingly, including insightfully, deeply, thoughtfully, sharply, meticulously, exhaustively, and intensely. Insightfully relates to being able to understand something with an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. Deeply implies a thorough understanding or being emotionally affected by something. Thoughtfully suggests a consideration of various perspectives and angles. Sharply points to keen perception and attention to detail. Meticulously suggests a careful and thorough analysis of a subject. Exhaustively implies a comprehensive and complete understanding, while intensely suggests being incredibly focused and engaged.

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What are the opposite words for penetratingly?

Penetratingly means to achieve a deep insight or understanding into something. Antonyms for this word include superficially, vaguely, briefly, shallowly, and cursorily. Superficially means only looking at the surface level without delving deeper. Vaguely means having a lack of clarity or uncertainty. Briefly means something is done quickly or only for a short period of time. Shallowly means having a lack of depth or not looking beyond the surface level. Cursorily means only looking at something briefly and not examining it closely. When trying to describe a lack of deeper understanding or insight, antonyms for penetratingly can be helpful to use.

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Usage examples for Penetratingly

"But the funniest thing of all," Jed said, and looked at Cal quickly, penetratingly.
"Eight Keys to Eden"
Mark Irvin Clifton
He looks penetratingly into the young girl's eyes, and becomes aware that he is gazing into depths of innocence.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin
In few rapid movements the prisoner was chained to the cross; and with a penetratingly sweet smile the friar gave him a silent blessing, while Baruch's eyes followed the dazzling tracery on the ceiling, and caught a glimpse of the golden, gleaming organ tubes above the Throne of Judgment.
"Melomaniacs"
James Huneker

Famous quotes with Penetratingly

  • She looked at me penetratingly. So I suppose you can figure out what happened next.
    Iggy Pop
  • The film concludes with … the most nauseatingly luscious, the most penetratingly vulgar mammy song that it has ever been my lot to hear. My flesh crept as the loud speaker poured out those sodden words, the greasy, sagging melody. I felt ashamed of myself for listening to such things, for even being a member of the species to which such things are addressed.
    Aldous Huxley
  • Simone de Beauvoir said penetratingly of De Sade's work that 'he is trying to communicate an experience whose distinguishing characteristic is, nevertheless its will to remain incommunicable'. De Sade's perversion may have sprung from his dislike of his mother or of other women, but its basis is a kind of distorted religious emotion.
    Simone de Beauvoir
  • It may seem to be a long way from Blake's innocent talk of love and copulation to De Sade's need to inflict pain. And yet both are the outcome of a sexual mysticism that strives to transcend the everyday world. Simone de Beauvoir said penetratingly of De Sade's work that 'he is trying to communicate an experience whose distinguishing characteristic is, nevertheless its will to remain incommunicable'. De Sade's perversion may have sprung from his dislike of his mother or of other women, but its basis is a kind of distorted religious emotion.
    Colin Wilson

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