piercing Synonyms
Another word for piercing
• noun (Context 1)
A small hole made in a part of the body, such as the ear, nose, or eyebrow, for wearing jewelry, or a piece of jewelry worn in such a hole.
"She decided to get a second stud in her left earlobe."
• adjective (Context 2)
(especially of a sound or voice) high-pitched, sharp, and unpleasantly loud.
"A shrill whistle echoed across the empty train station."
• adjective (Context 3)
(of cold, wind, or pain) extreme, sharp, and felt intensely.
"They walked briskly against the biting winter wind."
• adjective (Context 4)
(of eyes, a gaze, or an observation) seeming to see right through someone or showing keen intelligence and insight.
"The portrait was famous for the subject's penetrating blue eyes."
• noun (Context 5)
The act or process of making a hole or opening in something with a sharp instrument.
"Proper sterilization of instruments is essential before any skin puncture takes place."
Opposites of piercing
The opposite of piercing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: