English dictionary
piercing
adjectivePronunciation
ˈpɪɹsɪŋ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
adjective
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Example sentences
a cutting wind
keen winds
knifelike cold
piercing knifelike pains
piercing cold
an acute observer of politics and politicians
incisive comments
icy knifelike reasoning
as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang
penetrating insight