Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pierce-the-sky

phrase

/pɪərs ðə skaɪ/

Definition

To rise high and seem to penetrate the sky, often used to describe tall structures or natural features.

Examples

The skyscraper seemed to pierce the sky with its towering silhouette.
As the mountain peak rose above the clouds, it appeared to pierce the sky.
The spire of the cathedral was designed to pierce the sky and draw the eyes upward.

Meaning

This phrase is commonly used to evoke a sense of grandeur or majesty, suggesting that something reaches exceptionally high, as if reaching towards the sky itself.