durchdringend

piercing, penetrating

English translations

  1. 01

    trenchant

  2. 02

    piercing

  3. 03

    penetrating

  4. 04

    penetrant

  5. 05

    incisive

Word details

German meaning
Durchdringend bedeutet etwas, das stark und deutlich wahrnehmbar ist, oft im negativen Sinne.
English meaning
Penetrating means something that is strongly and clearly perceptible, often in a negative sense.
Synonym
penetrant, stechend
German example
Der Geruch war so durchdringend, dass er Kopfschmerzen verursachte.
English example
The smell was so penetrating that it caused a headache.

Example sentences with “durchdringend”

  1. Ein durchdringender Schrei. (A piercing scream.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'durchdringend' an adjective?

Yes, it is the present participle of 'durchdringen' used as an adjective.