pierced

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pierced

She has pierced ears with small silver studs.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Having a hole made by puncturing or penetrating: Describes an object or body part that has been deliberately or accidentally penetrated, creating an opening. This often refers to decorative holes, such as for jewelry. 2. Perforated; punctured: Can describe materials or objects that have been pierced, resulting in one or more holes.

Usage

The adjective "pierced" is used to describe a noun. It typically comes before the noun it modifies (e.g., pierced ears) or after a linking verb like "be" (e.g., Her ears are pierced).

Examples
  • She wore small studs in her pierced ears.
  • The document was found with a pierced corner, as if it had been filed on a ring binder.
  • The pierced metal screen allowed for both decoration and ventilation.
  • His nose is pierced.
Advanced Usage
  • "pierced through": While "pierced" alone is sufficient, this phrase can emphasize the action of something passing completely through an object.
    • The arrow had pierced the shield.
  • In body modification contexts, "pierced" specifies the location: a pierced navel, pierced eyebrow, pierced lip.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pierce (verb): To make a hole in or through something with a sharp instrument.
    • The needle will pierce the fabric.
  • Piercing (adjective/noun):
    • (Adj.) Describing something sharp, intense, or penetrating (e.g., a piercing scream, piercing eyes).
    • (N.) The act or result of making a piercing; a body piercing.
  • Perforated (adjective): Similar to "pierced," but often implies a series of small holes, like those on sheet music or a stamp.
  • Punctured (adjective): Often used for accidental holes, especially in tires or sealed containers.
Synonyms
  • Perforated
  • Punctured
  • Penetrated
  • Bored (as in a hole made by a drill)
Antonyms
  • Unbroken
  • Intact
  • Sealed
  • Whole
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "pierced to the heart": Deeply emotionally affected or wounded (figurative use).
    • She was pierced to the heart by his cruel words.
  • "have one's ears pierced": The standard phrase for the act of getting ear piercings.
    • She wants to have her ears pierced for her birthday.
pierced

She has pierced ears with small silver studs.

Adjective
  1. having a hole cut through
    • pierced ears
    • a perforated eardrum
    • a punctured balloon

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