penetratingly

/ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that goes deeply into something or through a surface.
    • The knife cut penetratingly into the soft wood.
    • The sound of the alarm rang penetratingly through the entire building.
    • The cold wind blew penetratingly through his thin jacket.
  2. In a way that shows deep understanding or insight.
    • He spoke penetratingly about the challenges facing the community.
    • The critic wrote penetratingly about the themes of the novel.
    • She looked at him penetratingly, as if reading his thoughts.
  3. In a way that is very sharp, loud, or intense (of sound or light).
    • The dog barked penetratingly until someone opened the door.
    • The singer's voice rose penetratingly above the noise of the crowd.
    • The headlights shone penetratingly through the fog.
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