Doordringend
Example: De doordringende geur van bloemen vulde de kamer volledig.
Definition
"Doordringend" describes a quality that is intense and penetrating, often referring to a sensation like a smell or sound that is powerful and pervasive, such as in the phrase, 'The doordringende scent of flowers filled the room completely.'
Etymology
"Doordringend" originates from the Dutch verb 'doordringen,' meaning 'to penetrate' or 'to pierce through.' It combines 'door,' meaning 'through,' and 'dringen,' meaning 'to press' or 'to push.' Did you know? The word vividly conveys the idea of something forcefully passing through, which aligns perfectly with its meaning.
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"Doordringend" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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