Definitions

shrill

[shril] / ʃrɪl /

ADJECTIVE

high-pitched, harsh in sound

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deafening discordant earsplitting noisy piercing raucous sharp strident

STRONG

blaring clanging penetrating piping screeching thin treble

WEAK

acute argute blatant cacophonous clangorous ear-piercing high metallic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm low mild moderate quiet soft

Example Sentences

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SHRILL: NBC commentator Tom Brokaw provoked a Twitter protest when he discussed Clinton's speaking style on MSNBC.

From US News • Jul. 26, 2016

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