Pronunciation: /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
noun a small hole made in a part of the body for the insertion of jewelry
A1 She got her ears pierced at the mall.
A2 The piercing in her nose looked really cool.
B1 The piercing pain in his chest made him gasp for air.
B2 The piercing sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
C1 His piercing gaze seemed to see right through me.
C2 The piercing cold of the winter wind cut through my coat.
verb gerund or present participle form of the verb 'pierce'
A1 The needle was piercing through the fabric.
A2 She winced as the cold wind pierced her skin.
B1 The sound of the alarm pierced through the silence of the night.
B2 Her gaze was piercing, making me feel uncomfortable.
C1 The singer's piercing voice captivated the audience.
C2 His piercing stare seemed to see right through me.
adjective having a sharp or penetrating quality
A1 The piercing sound of the alarm woke me up.
A2 She winced at the piercing cold wind as she walked outside.
B1 The piercing blue eyes of the actor captivated the audience.
B2 The piercing pain in his shoulder made it difficult for him to move.
C1 Her piercing gaze seemed to see right through me.
C2 The piercing criticism from the reviewer left the artist feeling defeated.
formal The piercing sound of the alarm woke me up from my deep sleep.
informal Her piercing gaze made me feel uncomfortable during the meeting.
slang I got a new piercing on my ear, it looks so cool!
figurative His piercing words cut through her heart like a knife.
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