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Synonyms & Similar Words
piercing
sharp
high-pitched
ear-splitting
loud
boisterous
clamorous
strident
grating
harsh
cacophonous
discordant
jarring
raucous
vociferous
shrilly
screeching
squealing
squeaky
metallic
tinny
trebly
falsetto
acute
keen
penetrating
cutting
biting
acrid
astringent
gruff
raspy
hoarse
husky
throaty
raucous
blaring
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deafening
Meaning of Shrill
The primary meaning of the word "Shrill" is having or making a high-pitched and piercing sound.
Definitions
- Having or making a high-pitched and piercing sound, typically one that is unpleasant or painful to hear
- (of a person's voice) high-pitched and loud, often in a way that is unpleasant or annoying
- (of a sound or noise) loud and piercing, often in a way that is disturbing or unpleasant
Etymology of Shrill
The word "Shrill" has its roots in Old English "scrill" and Middle English "shril", which are related to the Old Norse "skrilla", meaning to resound or ring
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe high-pitched and piercing sounds, and its meaning has remained relatively consistent over time
Example Uses
- The shrill sound of the alarm clock woke me up in the middle of the night
- Her shrill voice cut through the noise of the crowd, demanding attention
- The fire alarm let out a shrill blast, signaling us to evacuate the building