shrill
shrill
ʃrɪl
shril
British pronunciation
/ʃɹˈɪl/

Définition et signification de « shrill » en anglais

shrill
01

aigu, criard

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound
shrill definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The shrill sound of the alarm clock jolted her awake.
Le son aigu du réveil la réveilla en sursaut.
The whistle emitted a shrill noise, signaling the start of the game.
Le sifflet a émis un bruit aigu, signalant le début du jeu.
02

aigu, criard

insistent and sharp in demand or complaint
example
Exemples
His shrill criticisms of the plan were hard to ignore.
Ses critiques aiguës du plan étaient difficiles à ignorer.
Her shrill demand for a refund echoed through the store.
Sa demande aiguë de remboursement a résonné à travers le magasin.
03

aigu, perçant

having a sharp, piercing quality that is intense and noticeable
example
Exemples
The shrill light of the streetlamp was blinding at night.
La lumière aiguë du réverbère était aveuglante la nuit.
The shrill flavor of the vinegar overwhelmed the dish.
La saveur aiguë du vinaigre a submergé le plat.
to shrill
01

striduler, piailler

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound
example
Exemples
The alarm shrilled through the building, waking everyone up.
L'alarme a retenti dans tout le bâtiment, réveillant tout le monde.
She shrilled in protest when they announced the decision.
Elle a crié de protestation lorsqu'ils ont annoncé la décision.
Shrill
01

son perçant, cri aigu

a piercing, high-pitched sound
example
Exemples
The shrill of the siren cut through the night air.
Le cri perçant de la sirène a traversé l'air nocturne.
A sudden shrill pierced the air as the whistle blew.
Un cri aigu soudain perça l'air lorsque le sifflet retentit.
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