PIERCING


Meaning of PIERCING in English

1.

A ~ sound or voice is high-pitched and very sharp and clear in an unpleasant way.

A ~ scream split the air.

...a ~ whistle.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

~ly

She screamed again, ~ly.

ADV

2.

If someone has ~ eyes or a ~ stare, they seem to look at you very intensely. (WRITTEN)

...his sandy blond hair and ~ blue eyes...

= penetrating

ADJ: usu ADJ n

~ly

Ben looked at him ~ly.

ADV

3.

A ~ wind makes you feel very cold.

ADJ

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