pierced

[piərst]

pierced Definition

  • 1having a hole made in the skin or flesh by a sharp pointed object
  • 2decorated with small holes or shapes cut out of a material

Using pierced: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pierced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had her ears pierced when she was 16.

  • Example

    The fabric was pierced with tiny holes to create a pattern.

  • Example

    He felt a sharp pain where the needle pierced his skin.

pierced Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pierced

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Summary: pierced in Brief

The adjective 'pierced' [piərst] describes something that has a hole made in it by a sharp object or is decorated with small holes or shapes. Examples include having one's ears pierced or fabric with a pattern of tiny holes. Synonyms include 'pricked,' 'penetrated,' and 'perforated.'

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