Pierced: meaning, definitions and examples

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pierced

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

body modification

To pierce means to make a hole in something, typically by using a sharp object. In a body modification context, it refers to the act of creating a puncture in the skin to insert jewelry, often for aesthetic or cultural reasons.

Synonyms

penetrated, punctured, stabbed

Examples of usage

  • She pierced her ears for the first time.
  • He had his nose pierced during the festival.
  • Many choose to have their eyebrows pierced as a form of self-expression.
Context #2 | Verb

emotional impact

In a figurative sense, to pierce can mean to deeply affect someone emotionally or to penetrate their defenses or barriers. This usage often relates to feelings of pain or truth.

Synonyms

hurt, sting, wound

Examples of usage

  • The news pierced her heart.
  • His words pierced through her indifference.
  • The artist's performance pierced the audience with emotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "pierced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perfurado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคฆเฅเคฐเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช durchbohrt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditembus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะบะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przebity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฒซ้€šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท percรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perforado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท delik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€ํ†ต๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซู‚ูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ propรญchnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prerezanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉฟ้€็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preboden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรถtun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตัั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deลŸik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perforado

Etymology

The word 'pierced' originates from the Old French word 'percer,' which means 'to pierce' or 'to penetrate.' This in turn traces back to the Latin 'pertundere,' where 'per' means 'through' and 'tundere' means 'to beat or strike.' The use of the term has evolved over centuries, particularly in the context of body modification and the emotional connotations tied to it. Body piercing has ancient roots, seen in various cultures worldwide as a rite of passage, a symbol of status, or a form of personal expression. In contemporary times, piercing has become a popular trend among youth and adults alike, signifying individuality and style.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,021, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.