Piercing example sentences

Related (8): needle, jewelry, earlobe, pain, healing, aftercare, septum, cartilage

pierc·ing

adjective

piercing (adjective)

- (of mental attributes) sharp; profound:

- (of eyes or a look) appearing to see through someone; searching:

- (of a voice or sound) extremely high, loud, or shrill:

- (of wind or extreme temperature) seeming to cut through one:

- (of a feeling) affecting one keenly or deeply:

- a small hole in a part of the body, typically other than the ears, made so as to insert a ring, stud, or other piece of jewelry:

- a ring, stud, or other piece of jewelry worn in a pierced part of the body:

pierce

verb

piercing (present participle)

- (of a sharp pointed object) go into or through (something):

- make (a hole) with a sharp instrument:

- make a hole in (the ears, nose, or other part of the body) so as to wear jewelry in them:

- bore a hole or tunnel through:

- force or cut a way through:

Synonyms

shrewd, discerning, perceptive, probing, searching, observant, penetrating, penetrative, sharp, keen, alert, intent, inquisitive, percipient, perspicacious, discriminating, intelligent, insightful, acute, astute, clever, smart, incisive, trenchant, subtle, quick, ready, clear, sensitive, thoughtful, deep, profound, shrill, penetrating, shattering, strident, loud, strong, sharp, intrusive, screechy, freezing, frosty, frigid, chill, chilling, glacial, arctic, wintry, sharp, keen, biting, stinging, cutting, penetrating, numbing, harsh, fierce, raw, bitter, parky, Baltic, nipping, intense, excruciating, agonizing, sharp, stabbing, shooting, stinging, severe, extreme, fierce, harrowing, searing, penetrating, racking, insufferable, unbearable, unendurable, torturous, exquisite, penetrate, puncture, punch, perforate, riddle, stab, prick, probe, gore, spike, stick, impale, transfix, lance, tap, penetrate, puncture, punch, perforate, riddle, stab, prick, probe, gore, spike, stick, impale, transfix, lance, tap, perforate, puncture, prick, hole, riddle, spike, skewer, spit, stick, pin, needle, pink, transpierce, drill, perforate, puncture, punch, cut, tunnel, burrow, mine, sink, make, create, put, drive, penetrate, percolate, pervade, permeate, Feedback

"Piercing" Example Sentences

1. She shot him a piercing glare.
2. The piercing shriek of the police siren filled the air.
3. The piercing cry of the baby woke them up.
4. His piercing blue eyes stared deeply into her soul.
5. The winter wind blew with a piercing chill.
6. The piercing drill noise gave her a headache.
7. The sun's rays felt piercing hot on her skin.
8. He felt a piercing pain in his abdomen.
9. The piercing whistle echoed throughout the valley.
10. The parrot let out a piercing squawk.
11. The piercing whistle caused the dogs to scatter.
12. Her piercing scream woke the neighborhood.
13. The piercing warning siren sent them running for cover.
14. The violinist's piercing notes pierced the silent night.
15. The piercing stare of the teacher made the student feel anxious.
16. The actor delivered his lines with piercing intensity.
17. The piercing alarm clock roused her from sleep.
18. Her words felt like a piercing dagger in his heart.
19. The piercing eagle cry rang out from above.
20. The piercing tone of her voice made him wince.
21. Her piercing shriek halted all conversation.
22. Her piercing gaze held him frozen in place.
23. The piercing ring of the phone filled the silence.
24. The piercing sound of the ambulance siren raced past.
25. The piercing needle made her blood run cold.
26. The piercing wail of the siren echoed through the city.
27. The piercing sunlight streamed in through the windows.
28. Her piercing laugh carried throughout the building.
29. The piercing headache sent her reeling for medicine.
30. With a piercing holler, the cowboy spurred his horse.
31. The piercing alarm suddenly rang out.
32. The falcon emitted a piercing cry.
33. The piercing nails dug into the wooden beam.
34. The piercing wind caused tears to form in her eyes.
35. His piercing gaze seemed able to see right through her.
36. The piercing sound of feedback erupted from the speakers.
37. The piercing scent of bleach permeated the room.
38. The piercing light caused her eyes to squint shut.
39. The piercing hunger pangs grew stronger by the minute.
40. His piercing stare reduced her to quivering mess.
41. She grasped the piercing needle with a trembling hand.
42. The piercing lights caused him to shield his eyes.
43. The sudden piercing scream made them all jump.
44. The piercing ring caused her heart to leap into her throat.
45. The piecing ground fog obscured their view.
46. The piercing whine of the teakettle signaled the water was ready.
47. The piercing cold seeped into her bones.
48. His piercing shout startled everyone in the room.
49. The piercing metal impaled her palm.
50. The piecing jackhammer noises disrupted their neighborhood.
51. The tye stained glass sent rainbows of piercing light across the floor.
52. With a piercing howl, the wolf announced his presence.
53. The piercing wit of her remarks cut him to the quick.
54. Her piercing gaze followed me around the room.
55. The piercing pain dropped him to his knees.
56. A piercing scream rent the quiet night.
57. His piercing remarks stung like a slap to the face.
58. The piercing light jolted her awake.
59. She watched him with a piercing, suspicious gaze.
60. The piercing cold caused him to shiver uncontrollably.

Common Phases

1. Piercing gaze
2. Piercing stare
3. Piercing glare
4. Piercing shriek
5. Piercing cry
6. Piercing scream
7. Piercing holler
8. Piercing howl
9. Piercing chill
10. Piercing cold
11. Piercing wind
12. Piercing light
13. Piercing needle
14. Piercing pain
15. Piercing headache
16. Piercing shrill
17. Piercing whistle
18. Piercing shrieks
19. Piercing intensity
20. Piercing wit