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