piercingly
/ˈpɪrsɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that is very sharp, loud, or intense, especially causing discomfort.
- She stared piercingly at him, making him uncomfortable.
- The wind blew piercingly cold across the open field.
- The alarm rang piercingly loud, hurting everyone's ears.
- In a very perceptive or insightful manner.
- The critic analyzed the film piercingly, pointing out every flaw.
- She spoke piercingly about the problems in the company.
- He looked piercingly at the evidence and saw the truth.
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