Shrill
volume
British pronunciation/ʃɹˈɪl/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɹɪɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "shrill"

shrill
01

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

shrill definition and meaning
02

insistent and sharp in demand or complaint

03

having a sharp, piercing quality that is intense and noticeable

to shrill
01

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound

Shrill
01

a piercing, high-pitched sound

shrill

adj

shrillness

n

shrillness

n
example
Example
The whistle emitted a shrill noise, signaling the start of the game.
The toddler let out a shrill scream in the supermarket, catching everyone's attention.
The teapot whistled with a shrill tone when the water reached boiling point.
The emergency siren wailed with a shrill pitch, alerting residents to take cover.
The shrill sound of the alarm clock jolted her awake.
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