Pierced

/pɪərst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of pierce; to have made a hole or opening in something with a sharp instrument.

The arrow pierced through the target with incredible accuracy.

to have penetrated or entered into something forcefully.

Her words pierced his heart, leaving him deeply affected.

to have broken through a barrier or surface.

The sunlight pierced the thick clouds, illuminating the ground below.

to have created a hole in the body for the purpose of wearing jewelry.

She had her ears pierced at a young age, and now she has multiple earrings.

adjective

a description of being punctured or having undergone piercing.

His pierced ears were adorned with colorful studs.

Middle English 'persen', from Old French 'percer', from Latin 'perforare'.

pierced my heart:

to cause someone emotional pain or sadness.

pierced the veil:

to reveal something hidden.

pierced through the noise:

to understand or hear something clearly despite distractions.

To have undergone body modification through jewelry placement in the skin.

She is totally pierced; she's got earrings, nose rings, and even a belly button ring.

To be deeply affected by something emotionally.

His story really pierced me.