Used in a Sentence

ear-piercingly

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ear-piercingly.

Editorial note

They're ear-piercingly loud, and the sound bounces everywhere.

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Quick take

In an ear-piercing manner; at an ear-piercing volume.

Meaning at a glance

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adverb

In an ear-piercing manner; at an ear-piercing volume.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for ear-piercingly.

adverb

In an ear-piercing manner; at an ear-piercing volume.

Example sentences

1

They're ear-piercingly loud, and the sound bounces everywhere.

2

The train "whistles" at the Amtrak level crossing, on the other hand, are still ear-piercingly deafening after months of living here.

3

Best comment is on that Guardian page by a "LoveActuary": I really hope that the album has a hidden track which is an ear-piercingly loud alarm.

Quote examples

1

The train "whistles" at the Amtrak level crossing, on the other hand, are still ear-piercingly deafening after months of living here.

2

Best comment is on that Guardian page by a "LoveActuary": I really hope that the album has a hidden track which is an ear-piercingly loud alarm.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use ear-piercingly in a sentence?

They're ear-piercingly loud, and the sound bounces everywhere.

What does ear-piercingly mean?

In an ear-piercing manner; at an ear-piercing volume.

What part of speech is ear-piercingly?

ear-piercingly is commonly used as adverb.