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Shrill Common

Shrill has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Verb · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

A shrill sound.

Verb
1

utter a shrill cry

2

To make a shrill noise.

Adjective
1

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

"a shrill whistle"

"a shrill gaiety"

2

being sharply insistent on being heard

"strident demands"

"shrill criticism"

3

of colors that are bright and gaudy

"a shrill turquoise"

4

High-pitched and piercing.

Example Sentences
"a shrill whistle" adjective
"a shrill gaiety" adjective
"strident demands" adjective
"shrill criticism" adjective
"a shrill turquoise" adjective
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