Shrilled: meaning, definitions and examples
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shrilled
[ ʃrɪld ]
sound production
To shrill means to produce a high-pitched and piercing sound. This sound is often described as shrieking or screaming and can be associated with excitement, fear, or distress. The term is commonly used to refer to sounds made by certain animals or instruments, as well as by humans when they are startled or upset. Shrilling can also be associated with loud, high-frequency vocalizations.
Synonyms
hollered, screamed, shrieking, yelled.
Examples of usage
- The bird shrilled in the early morning.
- She shrilled with joy upon hearing the news.
- The alarms shrilled loudly, alerting everyone in the building.
- He shrilled in surprise when the balloon popped.
Translations
Translations of the word "shrilled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gritou
🇮🇳 चिल्लाया
🇩🇪 geschrien
🇮🇩 berteriak
🇺🇦 закричав
🇵🇱 wrzasnął
🇯🇵 叫んだ
🇫🇷 crié
🇪🇸 gritó
🇹🇷 bağırdı
🇰🇷 소리쳤다
🇸🇦 صرخ
🇨🇿 zakřičel
🇸🇰 zakričal
🇨🇳 尖叫了
🇸🇮 zakričal
🇮🇸 öskraði
🇰🇿 шақырды
🇬🇪 ყვიროდა
🇦🇿 qışqırdı
🇲🇽 gritó
Etymology
The word 'shrill' originates from Middle English 'shrillen', which has roots in the Old English 'scrīlan', meaning to 'shout' or 'scream'. It has been part of the English language since at least the 14th century, used to describe sounds that are sharp or high in pitch. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a range of high-pitched noises, often associated with emotional expressions such as alarm, joy, or pain. The nature of shrill sounds can evoke strong reactions, making the term commonly used in both literary and colloquial contexts to describe expressive vocalizations.