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piercing::adjective | Spocien Dictionary

piercing

adjective

/'pirsɪŋ/

painful as if caused by a sharp instrument

Type	Words
Synonyms	cutting, keen, knifelike, lancinate, lancinating, stabbing

piercing knifelike pains.

piercing cold.

piercing criticism.

piercing

adjective

/'pirsɪŋ/

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

Type	Words
Synonyms	acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, penetrative, sharp