Words Like PIERCING

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PIERCING.

8 Alternative Words Similar to piercing

1 Discriminating Adjective      Synonym Words Like Discriminating
2 Keen Adjective      Synonym Words Like Keen
3 Sharp Adjective      Synonym Words Like Sharp
4 Cutting Adjective      Synonym Words Like Cutting
5 Shrill Adjective      Synonym Words Like Shrill
6 Cacophonous Adjective      Similar Words Like Cacophonous
7 High Adjective      Similar Words Like High
8 Perceptive Adjective      Similar Words Like Perceptive

10 examples of piercing

1 a piercing instrument, or thrust
2 knifelike cold
3 keen winds
4 lancinating pain
5 a stabbing pain
6 piercing criticism
7 piercing cold
8 piercing knifelike pains
9 frequent penetrative observations
10 incisive comments

10 definitions of piercing

1 Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively.
2 painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
3 having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
4 Penetration. Specifically
5 In metalworking, the operation of sawing out a pattern or an object from a plate, as distinguished from punching it out. It is done with a jigor band-saw.
6 Penetrating; sharp; keen: as, piercing eyes; a piercing wind.
7 That touches or moves with pity, alarm, anguish, etc.: as, a piercing cry.
8 Present participle of pierce.
9 The action of the verb to pierce
10 A hole made in the body so that jewellery/jewelry can be worn through it
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