Definition of piercing
English to English adjective - Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust.
source: Webster 1913 adjective satellite - having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
An acute observer of politics and politicians.
Incisive comments.
Icy knifelike reasoning.
As sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang.
Penetrating insight.
Frequent penetrative observations.
source: WordNet 3.0 - painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
A cutting wind.
Keen winds.
Knifelike cold.
Piercing knifelike pains.
Piercing cold.
Piercing criticism.
A stabbing pain.
Lancinating pain.
source: WordNet 3.0
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