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PIERCINGLY

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a shrill voice

Example:

she sang rather shrilly

Synonyms:

piercingly; shrilly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

Extremely and sharply

Example:

bitter cold

Synonyms:

bitingly; bitter; bitterly; piercingly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

piercing (painful as if caused by a sharp instrument)

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