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The definition of piercing
6 Definitions of: piercing
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- adjective, (of a sound) sharp and shrill
- adjective, (of eyes or a look) intense and penetrating
- adjective, (of an emotion) strong and deeply affecting
- adjective, (of cold or wind) intense or biting
- noun, the art or practice of piercing body parts for the insertion of jewellery
- noun, an instance of the piercing of a body part
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| Synonyms: | perceptive, alert, penetrating, sharp, loud, shatter, shrill, high-pitched, ear-splitting, searching | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | low |
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