Associations to the word «Shrillness»

Wiktionary

SHRILLNESS, noun. (uncountable) The property of being shrill.
SHRILLNESS, noun. (countable) The result or product of being shrill.

Dictionary definition

SHRILLNESS, noun. The quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses; "the shrillness of her hair color".
SHRILLNESS, noun. Having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound.

Wise words

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