26 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Piercing' in a Sentence

"Having a loud or shrill quality, especially when describing the sound of a voice." more

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The piercing brightness of the neon signs lit up the city streets at night.

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The piercing silence that followed his announcement hinted at the gravity of the impending decision.

The teacher used a piercing whistle to gather the attention of the class.

The teacher's piercing gaze made the students sit up straight in their chairs.

During the storm, the wind made a piercing howl outside the window.

Sarah's piercing giggle filled the classroom with joy.

The piercing whispers of gossip spread quickly through the small town.

The singer's piercing high notes amazed the audience during the concert.

The loud and piercing thunder made the children cover their ears.

The piercing sound of the alarm woke him up abruptly.

The piercing sound of the school bell signaled the end of recess.

The piercing sirens alerted everyone to evacuate the building immediately.

The piercing cold of winter made everyone bundle up in layers.

The piercing pain in her ankle made it difficult to walk.

The piercing wind made the autumn leaves dance in the air.

The piercing sound of the fire alarm made everyone evacuate quickly.

The piercing wind cut through their jackets as they climbed the mountain.

The piercing truth in her words left him speechless.

The teacher's piercing voice caught the students' attention.

The bird's piercing chirp caught everyone's attention in the garden.

The piercing call of the hawk could be heard in the distance.

The piercing screech of tires filled the air as the car came to a sudden stop.

The little girl let out a piercing giggle when tickled.

Her piercing scream echoed through the haunted house.

A piercing cry of joy erupted when they won the game.

The little bird had a piercing chirp that echoed in the garden.

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