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Piercing
ˈpɪəsɪŋ
Piercing definitions
adjective
piercing
- having or showing shrewdness or keen intelligence
"her piercing analysis"
shrewd discerning perceptive probing searching observant penetrating penetrative sharp keen alert intent inquisitive perceptive percipient perspicacious penetrating discerning discriminating intelligent quick-witted sharp sharp-witted shrewd insightful keen acute astute clever smart incisive knife-like razor-edged trenchant subtle quick ready clear sensitive thoughtful deep profound- (of a sound) extremely high or loud
"she let out a piercing scream"
- (of wind or extreme cold) seeming to cut through one
"the piercing cold of winter"
- (of a feeling) intense, typically in a distressing way
"I recall one moment of piercing sadness"
noun
piercing
piercings
- a small hole in a part of the body, typically other than the ears, made so as to insert a ring, stud, or other piece of jewellery
"this is the place to get your tattoo or piercing done"
- a ring, stud, or other piece of jewellery worn in a pierced part of the body
"two months ago, I decided to take out all my piercings"