Associations to the word «Shrill»
Noun
- Siren
- Echo
- Cadence
- Tone
- Roaring
- Hubert
- Mirth
- Laugh
- Belle
- Noise
- Rustling
- Morn
- Sharp
- Chorus
- Travis
- Chanting
- Sound
- Thump
- Din
- Defiance
- Throbbing
- Gull
- Chant
- Faint
- Discord
- Agony
- Crying
- Shouting
- Sharper
- Poker
- Indignation
- Drone
- Anguish
- Sprang
- Burst
- Clear
- Perch
- Salute
- Idiot
- Bark
- Cheer
- Grunt
- Growl
- Accent
- Dwarf
- Sob
- Sudden
- Volley
- Telephone
- Groan
- Maiden
- Buzz
- Wild
- Parrot
Adjective
Wiktionary
SHRILL, adjective. High-pitched and piercing.
SHRILL, adjective. Sharp or keen to the senses.
SHRILL, verb. To make a shrill noise.
SHRILL, noun. A shrill sound.
Dictionary definition
SHRILL, verb. Utter a shrill cry.
SHRILL, adjective. Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones ; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety".
SHRILL, adjective. Being sharply insistent on being heard; "strident demands"; "shrill criticism".
SHRILL, adjective. Of colors that are bright and gaudy; "a shrill turquoise".
Wise words
Strong and bitter words indicate a weak cause.