Definition of Piercing

1. Adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. "Frequent penetrative observations"


2. Adjective. Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument. "Lancinating pain"
Exact synonyms: Cutting, Keen, Knifelike, Lancinate, Lancinating, Stabbing
Similar to: Sharp

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

pier mirror
pier table
pierage
pierages
pierc't
pierce
pierceable
pierced
piercee
piercees
piercel
piercels
piercer
piercers
pierces
piercing (current term)
piercingly
piercingness
piercings
pierhead line
pierheads
pierid
pierides
pieridine
pierids
pierless

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