piercing | Definition of piercing

SELECT * from dictionary_thesaurus WHERE word = "piercing" OR word = "Piercing" OR word = "Piercing" piercing | Definition of piercing

Synonyms and Antonyms of piercing

1 causing intense discomfort to one's skin

that light sweater will be no match for the piercing wind outside

Synonyms of piercing

biting, bitter, cutting, keen, penetrating, raw, sharp, shrewd, smarting, stinging

Words Related to piercing

brisk, invigorating, nippy, snappy

needlelike, prickly, tingling

caustic, corrosive

Near Antonyms of piercing

balmy, gentle, mild, soothing

2 marked by a high volume of sound

the frightened child emitted a piercing shriek that could be heard all over the house

Synonyms of piercing

blaring, blasting, booming, clamorous, clangorous, deafening, earsplitting, loud, plangent, resounding, ringing, roaring, slam-bang, sonorous, stentorian, thundering, thunderous

Words Related to piercing

brazen, dinning, discordant, noisy, obstreperous, raucous, rip-roaring, vociferous

grating, harsh, overloud, sharp, shrill, squealing, strident

Near Antonyms of piercing

dead, quiet, silent, still, stilly, ultraquiet

calm, dreamy, peaceful, restful, serene, soothing, tranquil

hushed, muffled, muted, softened, toned (down)

Antonyms of piercing

gentle, low, soft