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SHRILL

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Shrill.

How to pronounce shrill:

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Shrill - as an adjective satellite

Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

Example: "A shrill whistle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sharp

Being sharply insistent on being heard

Example: "Strident demands"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
strident

Of colors that are bright and gaudy

Example: "A shrill turquoise"

Shrill - as a verb

Utter a shrill cry

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pipepipe upshriek
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
callcryhollerholloscreamshoutsquallyell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shrill - as a noun

A shrill sound.

Shrill - as an adjective

High-pitched and piercing.

Example: "The woods rang with shrill cries of the birds."

Having a shrill voice.

Sharp or keen to the senses.

(especially of a complaint or demand) fierce, loud, strident.

Example Sentences

"Her voice is incredibly shrill, it can be heard from miles away."
"The sound of the whistle was piercing and shrill."
"The toddler let out a shrill cry when he didn't get his way."
"The shrill laughter of the group echoed through the room."
"The shrill scream of the brakes made everyone jump."
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Word Game Points

Is SHRILL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shrill is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHRILL has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SHRILL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shrill is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRILL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHRILL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shrill is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRILL has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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