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- [eer peer-sing]
- /ɪər ˈpɪər sɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [eer peer-sing]
- /ɪər ˈpɪər sɪŋ/
Definitions of ear-piercing word
- adjective ear-piercing extremely harsh and irritating to the ear: ear-piercing noise. 1
- adjective ear-piercing noise; also ear-splitting 1
- noun ear-piercing A piercing in the ear. 0
- adjective ear-piercing extremely loud (of sound). 0
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Origin of ear-piercing
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ear-piercing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ear-piercing popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for ear-piercing
adj ear-piercing
- ringing — a ringing sound, as of a bell or bells: the ring of sleigh bells.
- blaring — to emit a loud, raucous sound: The trumpets blared as the procession got under way.
- vociferous — crying out noisily; clamorous.
- rowdy — a rough, disorderly person.
- thunderous — producing thunder or a loud noise like thunder: thunderous applause.
Antonyms for ear-piercing
adj ear-piercing
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silent — making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
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