Meaning & Definition of word "Pierced"

Pierced

/pɪərst/

1. past tense of pierce; to have made a hole or opening in something with a sharp instrument.
- Example: The arrow pierced through the target with incredible accuracy.
2. to have penetrated or entered into something forcefully.
- Example: Her words pierced his heart, leaving him deeply affected.
3. to have broken through a barrier or surface.
- Example: The sunlight pierced the thick clouds, illuminating the ground below.
4. to have created a hole in the body for the purpose of wearing jewelry.
- Example: She had her ears pierced at a young age, and now she has multiple earrings.

1. a description of being punctured or having undergone piercing.
- Example: 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.

piercing:

a sharp sound or feeling that is intense.

pierce:

the base form of the verb to make a hole or indentation.

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

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

Meaning: To be deeply affected by something emotionally.

● Example Sentence: His story really pierced me.