Stridency (Noun)

Meaning

Having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The politician's voice rose to a level of stridency that made it difficult for her opponents to interrupt her during the debate.
  • The stridency of the car alarm was ear-piercing and jarring, especially at 3 am in a quiet neighborhood.
  • The stridency of the lead singer's voice was what set the band apart from other punk rock groups of the time.
  • Her argument was weakened by the stridency of her tone, which came across as more aggressive than persuasive.
  • The stridency of the air raid siren was a familiar sound for people living in war zones, but it still caused them anxiety.

Synonyms

  • Stridence
  • Shrillness

Hypernyms

  • Tone
  • Timber
  • Timbre

Related Words

  • Strident (adjective)
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