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SHRILLER

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Shriller.

Shriller - 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"

Shriller - as a verb

Utter a shrill cry

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

Shriller - 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

"The little girl's scream grew shriller as she saw the spider on the wall."
"Her voice became shriller as she tried to convey her frustration."
"The shriller sound of sirens indicated the emergency was getting closer."
"As the wind picked up, the howling became even shriller."
"The shriller notes of the flute pierced through the melody."
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Word Game Points

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

SHRILLER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SHRILLER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shriller is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHRILLER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SHRILLER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shriller is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHRILLER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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