shrill
verb
shrilled;
shrilling;
shrills
Definition of shrill
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to utter or emit an acute piercing sound
shrill
adjectiveDefinition of shrill (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound : piercing
b
: accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries
shrill gaiety
2
: having a sharp or vivid effect on the senses
shrill light
3
: strident, intemperate
shrill anger shrill criticism
shrill
nounDefinition of shrill (Entry 3 of 3)
: a shrill sound
the shrill of the ship's whistle
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