Definition of 'shrill'

Verb

1. utter a shrill cry
      Synonyms: shriek pipe up pipe

Adjective

1. having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; "piercing screams"; "a shrill whistle"; " a shrill gaiety"
      Synonyms: piercing sharp
2. being sharply insistent on being heard; "strident demands"; "shrill criticism"
      Synonyms: strident
3. of colors that are bright and gaudy; "a shrill turquoise"

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