Meaning Of The Word Shrill

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shrill
adjective: A shrill sound is high-pitched and unpleasant.

shrill in American English
having or producing a high, thin, piercing tone; high-pitched
in a shrill manner
to cry shrilly
to make a shrill noise or sound
to utter shrilly
adjective: high-pitched and piercing in sound quality
adverb: in a shrill manner; shrilly
noun: a shrill sound

shrill in British English
adjective: sharp and high-pitched in quality
verb: to utter (words, sounds, etc) in a shrill tone

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