SHRILL


Meaning of SHRILL in English

adj.

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 a : having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound : PIERCING b : accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries < shrill gaiety>

2 : having a sharp or vivid effect on the senses < shrill light>

3 : STRIDENT , INTEMPERATE < shrill anger> < shrill criticism>

– shrill adverb

– shrill · ness noun

– shril · ly \ ' shril-l ē , esp Southern ' sril- \ adverb

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.