Shrill (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Sharp

Related Words

• Shrillness (noun)

Meaning ²

Of colors that are bright and gaudy; "a shrill turquoise".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Related Words

• Shrillness (noun)

Meaning ³

Being sharply insistent on being heard; "strident demands"; "shrill criticism".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Strident