Shrill
Pronunciation: /ˈʃrɪl/
Shrill (adjective)
- having a very high and unpleasant sound
- describing a voice that is loud and high, often annoying
Examples
- The alarm emitted a shrill noise.
- A shrill whistle pierced the air.
Common collocations: shrill noise, shrill alarm, shrill voice, shrill tone, shrill loudly
Shrill (verb)
- to produce a high and unpleasant sound
Examples
- The kettle began to shrill as it boiled.
- The siren shrilled loudly in the distance.