adj.
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
: PENETRATING : as a : LOUD , SHRILL < piercing cries> b : PERCEPTIVE < piercing eyes> c : penetratingly cold : BITING <a piercing wind> d : CUTTING , INCISIVE < piercing sarcasm>
– pierc · ing · ly \ ' pir-si ŋ -l ē \ adverb