Added 9 October 2026
piercing
/ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ adjective
In Latin: penetrālis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about piercing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.
an acute observer of politics and politicians
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Painful as if caused by a sharp instrument.
a cutting wind
Origin
From pierce + -ing.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)