SHRILL


Meaning of SHRILL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʃrɪl ]

( shriller, shrillest)

1.

A shrill sound is high-pitched and unpleasant.

Shrill cries and startled oaths flew up around us as pandemonium broke out...

Mary Ann’s voice grew shrill.

= piercing

ADJ

• shril‧ly

‘What are you doing?’ she demanded shrilly.

ADV : usu ADV with v

• shrill‧ness

...that ugly shrillness in her voice.

N-UNCOUNT

2.

If you describe a demand, protest, or statement as shrill , you disapprove of it and do not like the strong, forceful way it is said.

Shrill voices on both sides of the Atlantic are advocating protectionism.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ disapproval ]

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