What does penetrative mean?
Penetrative means That can or does physically penetrate something; piercing, penetrating..
Penetrative
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
That can or does physically penetrate something; piercing, penetrating..
Definitions by Sense
- That can or does physically penetrate something; piercing, penetrating.
- Displaying insight or discrimination; acute; penetrating.
- (sports) That can penetrate opposition defences.
- Pertaining to sexual activity involving penetration by the penis (or similar object).
Example Sentences
Would'ſt thou be window'd in great Rome, and ſee / Thy Maſter thus with pleacht Armes, bending downe / His corrigible necke, his face ſubdu'de / To penetratiue ſhame […]
[T]he penetrative Sun, / His Force deep-darting to the dark Retreat / Of Vegetation, sets the steaming Power / At large […].
I've been in a relationship for nearly a year and we have an amazing sex life as is, but we've never managed penetrative sex.
Synonyms for penetrative
Antonyms for penetrative
Related Words
Word Forms
- more penetrative
- most penetrative
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for penetrative?
Common synonyms include keen, sharp, perceptive, incisive.
What is the opposite of penetrative?
Possible antonyms include unpenetrative.
How do you use penetrative in a sentence?
Would'ſt thou be window'd in great Rome, and ſee / Thy Maſter thus with pleacht Armes, bending downe / His corrigible necke, his face ſubdu'de / To penetratiue ſhame […]
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