Piercing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Piercing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pierce.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pierce.
More Meanings
- gerund of pierce
- A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
- An item of jewellery designed to be fitted through a piercing (noun sense 2).
- Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
- Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
- Of sound, loud and sharp; shrill.
Example Sentences
ear piercing
piercing eyes
The piercing noise of the children could be heard two blocks from the elementary school.
In the meantime the saw was stopped and two of the men began filing and sharpening the blades, which produced such a piercing sound that it went through bone and marrow.
Word Forms
- piercings
Synonyms for piercing
Depending on context, synonyms include gimlety, raw, keen, sharp, perceptive, incisive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sharp, cutting, penetrating, stabbing, penetrative, knifelike.
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