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Definition of Piercing
1. Adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. "Frequent penetrative observations"
Exact synonyms: Acute, Discriminating, Incisive, Keen, Knifelike, Penetrating, Penetrative, Sharp
Similar to: Perceptive
Derivative terms: Acuteness, Incisiveness, Keenness, Penetrate, Sharpness
Similar to: Perceptive
Derivative terms: Acuteness, Incisiveness, Keenness, Penetrate, Sharpness
2. Adjective. Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument. "Lancinating pain"
Definition of Piercing
1. a. Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust.
Definition of Piercing
1. Verb. (present participle of pierce) ¹
2. Noun. The action of the verb '''to pierce''' ¹
3. Noun. A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it ¹
4. Noun. The jewelry itself ¹
5. Adjective. Anything or anyone that pierces. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Piercing
1. a piece of jewelry attached to pierced flesh [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Piercing
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