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Superlative for capable, or in the process, of penetrating, especially with a pointed tip
“At one end, of the syringe is a plunger which, when pressed, forces the cartridge against a piercing needle at the other end.”
Superlative for intense, typically in a distressing way
“Suddenly, I felt a piercing pain in my left hand, the one on the table.”
Superlative for very loud or having a high volume
“Unless you've heard the piercing thunder of a multi-engined jet plane, you can't fully comprehend just how noisy one of these high-powered planes really can be.”
Superlative for shrill or discordant to the ears
“From the midst of the cloud rang out the piercing sound of a trumpet, which summoned the people to attend.”
Superlative for intensely cold or chilly
“It took me just one step out to be confronted with piercing wind and the black hostile waves of the North Sea a mere hundred yards away.”
Superlative for having or showing shrewdness or keen intelligence
“William's piercing analysis of the bankruptcy of aesthetic existence goes into many areas beyond the scope of our own study.”
Superlative for having or showing a deeply inquisitive nature or intent
“I could hear a few cackles from Abhi while Radha continued grilling me with her piercing questions about the rice.”
Superlative for feeling, or causing, (typically slight or stinging) pain
Superlative for sharp or severe in manner or style
Superlative for sharp, stabbing or piercing
Superlative for very attentive or intent while looking at something
(of a feeling or emotion) Superlative for showing a heartfelt and powerful intensity
Superlative for funny and clever
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