Shrillier: meaning, definitions and examples
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shrillier
[ หสrษชliษr ]
sound quality
The word 'shrillier' is the comparative form of 'shrill,' which describes a high-pitched and piercing sound. When something is described as shrillier, it means it is producing a sharper or more jarring noise than something else. This word often conveys an unpleasant or irritating sound, commonly associated with voices or certain instruments. In everyday use, it's often employed when comparing sounds that cause discomfort due to their intensity.
Synonyms
keen, piercer, squeaker, strident.
Examples of usage
- The whistle sounded even shrillier than before.
- Her shrillier laugh could be heard across the room.
- The child cried shrillier when he didn't get his way.
Translations
Translations of the word "shrillier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agudo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช grell
๐ฎ๐ฉ nyaring
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพัััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ przenikliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณ้ใใช
๐ซ๐ท strident
๐ช๐ธ estridente
๐น๐ท seste
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์นด๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ ostrรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ ostrรฉ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ้็
๐ธ๐ฎ ostro
๐ฎ๐ธ harรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแญแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษskin
๐ฒ๐ฝ agudo
Etymology
The adjective 'shrill' originates from the Middle English word 'shril,' which meant sharp or high in pitch, and it is derived from the Old English 'sceor,' meaning to tear or rend. The term has evolved in usage over the centuries, often associated with sounds that are high and piercing. The comparative form 'shrillier' follows the regular pattern of forming comparatives in English by adding the suffix '-ier' to the word. It reflects the unique phonetic characteristics of English where the sound quality is emphasized. As society and culture evolved, so did the contexts in which 'shrillier' is used, often indicating annoyance, alarm, or attention-grabbing audibility.