Shrilly: meaning, definitions and examples

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shrilly

 

[ หˆสƒrษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estridente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค˜เคพเฅœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schrill

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyaring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตั€ะตัะบะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrzaskliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ณ้šœใ‚Šใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท strident

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estridente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท siren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์นด๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iฤรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hluฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบ่€ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™sli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estridente

Word origin

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.