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shrill
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- pronunciation:
- shrIl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb & intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
having, producing, or characterized by a high piercing sound.
I was woken by the shrill sound of a siren.- synonyms:
- high-pitched, piercing, piping, sharp
- antonyms:
- husky
- similar words:
- earsplitting, harsh, high, raucous, screeching, strident
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definition 2: |
characterized by or displaying forcefulness or intensity, esp. of emotion and often to an unpleasant degree.
They were arguing, and their voices were angry and shrill.- synonyms:
- strident
- similar words:
- forceful, intense
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related words: |
clarion, penetrating |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
inflections: |
shrills, shrilling, shrilled |
definition: |
to cry or utter with a shrill sound.
- synonyms:
- pipe, scream, screech, squeal
- similar words:
- squall, squawk
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related words: |
scream, shriek |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a high piercing sound or cry.
- synonyms:
- piping, scream, shriek
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derivations: |
shrilly (adv.), shrillness (n.) |
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