piercing

Definition

  • noun: the act or practice of decorating your body with jewelry or other objects that are attached directly to your skin
  • adjective: as
  • synonyms: perforating, penetrating, keen

Examples

  • She looked at me with 'piercing' eyes, and I was suddenly frightened that she knew what I had done.

  • There's a small shop in town where they do tattooing and 'body piercing'.

  • She felt a 'piercing' sadness when she heard the news.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I do. I understand that. Your husband and I, we do not see exactly eye-to-eye on how to achieve progress for the black man. And yes, I have been piercing in my critiques of non-violence. But because we don't agree, Mrs. King, does not mean that I'm the enemy. What do you intend to say (..)
    2014 Selma