Piercing Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Piercing" is mainly used as noun meaning "piercing", "body piercing" or "sharp". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Piercing"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Piercing
  • Plural: die Piercings

Meanings of "Piercing" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Body ornament, usually metallic, inserted into the skin"

"Piercing", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie hat ein Piercing in der Nase.She has a piercing in her nose.
  2. Das Piercing im Ohr sieht schmerzhaft aus.The piercing in the ear looks painful.
  3. Er hat sich ein neues Piercing stechen lassen.He got a new piercing.

2.) "Describes an intensely penetrating sound or gaze"

"Piercing", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein piercing Blick machte sie nervös.His piercing gaze made her nervous.
  2. Der piercing Schrei war überall zu hören.The piercing scream was heard everywhere.
  3. Sie fühlte sich von seinem piercing Lachen getroffen.She felt affected by his piercing laugh.
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