Shrill Meaning in English
word
ˈʃɹɪɫ
SHRIL
ʃɹˈɪl
SHRIL
Definition
Describes a sound that is very high, loud, and unpleasant to hear. Can also describe a person's voice or a tone in speech.
Usage & Nuances
'Shrill' is often negative, suggesting irritation or harshness. Common with 'shrill voice', 'shrill sound', or 'shrill whistle'. It is rarely used in formal writing except for dramatic effect. Do not confuse with 'sharp' (which can describe either pitch or intellect).
Spanish: estridente - chillón/aPortuguese (BR): estridente - agudo/aPortuguese (PT): estridente - agudo/aChinese (Simplified): 刺耳的 - 尖锐的Chinese (Traditional): 刺耳的 - 尖銳的Hindi: तीखा (आवाज़) - कर्कशArabic: حادّ - صاخبBengali: তিক্ত - কর্কশ - চেঁচানো (শব্দ)Russian: резкий - пронзительный - визгливыйJapanese: 甲高い - キンキンするVietnamese: chói tai - the théKorean: 날카로운 - 새된Turkish: cırtlak - tizUrdu: تیکھا - کرختIndonesian: melengking - nyaring
Example Sentences
The alarm made a shrill noise.
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She spoke in a shrill voice.
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The baby's shrill cry woke everyone up.
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Her laughter was so shrill that it echoed down the hallway.
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People complained about the shrill sound coming from the speaker.
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Sometimes her arguments can sound a bit shrill when she gets passionate.
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