penetrant — meaning in English

English meaning

• obtrusive adj Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
• pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

Senses

penetrant is used for these senses in English:

• heavy-handed (pejorative) Overbearing, coercive; unnecessarily forceful; harsh, oppressive.
• obtrusive Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
• pungent Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.

obtrusive — full definition

1. adj Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
2. adj Of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
3. adj Protruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.

Related German words