shrill
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɹɪɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "shrill"in English

shrill
01

having a sharply high-pitched, harsh sound

shrill definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
shrillest
Comparative
shriller
gradable
Examples
The shrill sound of the alarm clock jolted her awake.
02

insistent and sharp in demand or complaint

Examples
His shrill criticisms of the plan were hard to ignore.
03

having a sharp, piercing quality that is intense and noticeable

Examples
The shrill light of the streetlamp was blinding at night.
to shrill
01

to produce a sharp, high-pitched sound

Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
shrill
3rd person singular
shrills
Past simple
shrilled
Past participle
shrilled
Examples
The alarm shrilled through the building, waking everyone up.
Shrill
01

a piercing, high-pitched sound

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
shrills
Examples
The shrill of the siren cut through the night air.
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