piercing

Adjective
1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
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2. high-pitched and sharp; "piercing screams"; "a shrill whistle"
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3. as physically painful as if caused by a sharp instrument; "a cutting wind"; "keen winds"; "knifelike cold"; "piercing knifelike pains"; "piercing cold"; "piercing criticism"; "a stabbing pain"; "lancinating pain"
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4. suitable for cutting or piercing; "incisive teeth"; "the piercing needle"
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5. loud and sharp; "the piercing shriek of sirens"
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