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piercing in Italian

piercing in Italian is penetrante, pungente, piercing — piercing means sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.

piercing in Italian

penetrante
adj
Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
pungente
adj
Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
penetrante
adj
Of temperature, extremely cold so that it penetrates through clothing and shelter.
piercing
noun
A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.
foro
noun
A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.

What does "piercing" mean?

  1. adj Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.
    "She gave him a piercing stare across the room."
  2. noun A hole made in the body to hold jewellery, or the jewellery itself.
    "He got a new piercing in his eyebrow."

piercing in a sentence

  • She gave him a piercing stare across the room.
  • A piercing wind cut through their coats.
  • He got a new piercing in his eyebrow.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "piercing" in Italian?

"piercing" in Italian is penetrante, pungente, piercing. piercing means: Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.

How do you use "piercing" in a sentence?

Example: "She gave him a piercing stare across the room." In Italian, "piercing" is penetrante, pungente, piercing.

Are there other ways to say "piercing" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "piercing": penetrante, pungente, piercing, foro.

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