Piercingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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piercingly

 

[ หˆpษชษ™.sษชล‹.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

acutely, intensely, sharply

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น penetrantemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคญเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช durchdringend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menusuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฝะธะทะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przenikliwie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆบใ™ใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท percutant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ penetrante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deliciyle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐŒ๋ฅด๋Š” ๋“ฏ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุงู‚ุจู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pronikavฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prenikavo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบ่€ณๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodorno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gagnrรฝni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒญแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sokucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.