Shrilly: meaning, definitions and examples
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shrilly
[ หสrษชli ]
sound description
Shrilly refers to a high-pitched, piercing, and often unpleasant sound. It is commonly used to describe sounds made by voices or instruments that are sharp and intense, causing a sense of discomfort or alarm.
Synonyms
piercingly, screechingly, shriekingly.
Examples of usage
- She laughed shrilly, causing everyone to turn their heads.
- The whistle blew shrilly, signaling the end of the game.
- He shouted shrilly in excitement when he saw his friend.
- The wind howled shrilly through the trees.
Translations
Translations of the word "shrilly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estridente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคพเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schrill
๐ฎ๐ฉ nyaring
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตัะตัะบะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wrzaskliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ่ณ้ใใช
๐ซ๐ท strident
๐ช๐ธ estridente
๐น๐ท siren
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์นด๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุงุฎุจ
๐จ๐ฟ kลiฤรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hluฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅบ่ณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ ostro
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกva
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แซแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษsli
๐ฒ๐ฝ estridente
Etymology
The word 'shrilly' originates from the Middle English word 'shril', which means 'sharp' or 'piercing'. This in turn comes from the Old English 'scryllan', meaning 'to shriek or cry out loudly'. Its usage evolved over time to describe sounds that are not only loud but also characterized by high frequency, often creating a jarring effect. The adverbial form 'shrilly' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly', indicating the manner in which an action is performed. The term has been in use since the early 15th century, and it has maintained its connotation of discomfort or alertness associated with high-pitched sounds throughout the centuries.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,395 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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