"Piercing" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"piercing" Definition
- [usually before noun] (of eyes or the way they look at somebody) seeming to notice things about another person that would not normally be noticed, especially in a way that makes that person feel anxious or embarrassed
- [usually before noun] (of sounds) very high, loud and unpleasant synonym shrill
- [only before noun] (of feelings) affecting you very strongly, especially in a way that causes you pain
- (of the wind or cold) very strong and feeling as if it can pass through your clothes and skin
- [only before noun] sharp and able to make a hole in something
"piercing" Synonyms & Antonyms
"piercing" synonyms:
- penetrating,
- penetrative,
- penetrant,
- puncturing,
- permeating,
- infiltratory,
- pervasive,
- infiltrating,
- sharp,
- intense,
- shooting,
- agonising,
- agonizing,
- excruciating,
- fierce,
- severe,
- stabbing,
- powerful,
- racking
"piercing" antonyms:
- gentle,
- low,
- soft,
- quiet,
- silent,
- noiseless,
- soundless,
- hushed,
- stilly,
- stilled,
- mild,
- weak,
- calm,
- incomplete,
- restrained,
- moderate,
- trivial,
- light,
- muffled