Shrill has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:
Verb
· Adjective
Noun
Verb
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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