English Dictionary
Definition piercing in British English
piercing adjective
adjective
/ˈpɪə(r)sɪŋ/
1
very loud, high, and unpleasant
2
piercing eyes or looks seem to show that someone sees and understands more than other people
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4
piercing feelings are very strong and usually unpleasant
