Dictionary Entry
piercing
piercing is a 8-letter English word with 4 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: of Pierce. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
8 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 17 · 4 senses
Definitions
- 1present participle
of Pierce
- 2adjective
Forcibly entering, or adapted to enter, at or by a point; perforating; penetrating; keen; -- used also figuratively; as, a piercing instrument, or thrust.
- 3adjective
painful as if caused by a sharp instrument
"a cutting wind"
"keen winds"
- 4adjective
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
"an acute observer of politics and politicians"
"incisive comments"
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