piercing in a sentence

Definition

Piercing refers to a sound or sensation that is sharp, intense, and capable of causing discomfort or drawing attention.

The cat let out a piercing scream that echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
She felt a piercing pain in her side after the fall.
His piercing gaze seemed to see right through her facade.
The artist used piercing colors to create a striking contrast in her painting.
In the distance, the piercing whistle of the train signaled its arrival.