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Shrill (Adjective)

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

All adjective clusters.

The alarm clock's shrill ringtone jolted her awake in the middle of the night.
As the siren drew closer, its shrill wail became almost deafening.
The bird's shrill chirping was a familiar sound in the early morning hours.
Her laughter was punctuated by a shrill giggle that grated on everyone's nerves.
The referee's shrill whistle pierced the air, signaling the end of the game.

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

All adjective clusters.

The politician's shrill voice cut through the din of the crowd as she demanded answers from her opponent.
Her shrill criticism of the government's policies was met with both applause and outrage from the audience.
The protesters' shrill chants echoed through the streets as they marched towards the city hall.
The activist's shrill warnings about the dangers of climate change fell on deaf ears in the corporate boardroom.
The shrill tone of the editorial was unmistakable, condemning the administration's handling of the crisis in no uncertain terms.