Piercingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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piercingly
[ หpษชษ.sษชล.li ]
manner of speaking
In a manner that is sharp, intense, or emotionally striking. It can describe sounds, feelings, or qualities that are overwhelmingly strong or painful.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She screamed piercingly into the night.
- The piercingly cold wind cut through his jacket.
- He gazed at her piercingly, trying to understand her emotions.
Translations
Translations of the word "piercingly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น penetrantemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคญเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช durchdringend
๐ฎ๐ฉ menusuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะฝะธะทะปะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ przenikliwie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบใใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท percutant
๐ช๐ธ penetrante
๐น๐ท deliciyle
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ๋ฅด๋ ๋ฏ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซุงูุจูุง
๐จ๐ฟ pronikavฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ prenikavo
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ่ณๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ prodorno
๐ฎ๐ธ gagnrรฝni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแญแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sokucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ penetrante
Etymology
The word 'piercingly' is derived from the verb 'pierce,' which traces its origins back to the Latin word 'pรฉrsare,' meaning 'to penetrate.' The Latin term was adapted into Old French as 'percer,' which held a similar meaning. The transition into Middle English led to the formation of the word 'pierce.' The adverbial form 'piercingly' emerged to describe actions performed in a piercing manner. This signifies not only physical penetration but also metaphorical uses, such as emotions or sounds that pierce or impact strongly, marking the versatility of the word across various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,130, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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