piercing
adjectiveUK /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/
US /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
Very loud and high, like a sharp scream.
The fire alarm made a piercing sound that hurt our ears.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A hole made in the body for wearing jewelry.
She got a piercing in her ear.
3. Very strong and intense, like a cold wind or a stare.
A piercing wind blew through the streets.
4. The act of making a hole through something.
The piercing of the balloon made a loud pop.