Stridently: meaning, definitions and examples

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stridently

 

[ หˆstraษชdษ™ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

Stridently refers to a way of speaking or expressing oneself in a loud, harsh, and grating manner. It is often used to describe a tone that is both aggressive and discordant, conveying a sense of urgency or intensity. A strident voice is one that demands attention and can sometimes be perceived as annoying or abrasive. This adverb can be used in various contexts, particularly in discussions involving strong opinions or controversial topics.

Synonyms

forcefully, harshly, loudly, vociferously

Examples of usage

  • She stridently criticized the policies in her speech.
  • The activist spoke stridently about climate change.
  • He stridently defended his position during the debate.

Translations

Translations of the word "stridently" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estridentemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคตเคจเคฟเคคเคพเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช strident

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stridentnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่€ณ้šœใ‚Šใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stridement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estridentemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผrรผltรผyle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ท€์ฐฎ๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตูˆุช ุนุงู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stridentnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stridentne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆบ่€ณๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stridentno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hljรณรฐlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™sli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estridentemente

Word origin

The word 'stridently' is derived from the adjective 'strident,' which comes from the Latin word 'stridens,' the present participle of 'stridere,' meaning 'to creak, to utter a harsh sound, or to scream.' The term 'strident' entered the English language in the early 19th century, around the 1830s, and has maintained its association with loud and harsh sounds. Over time, the adverbial form 'stridently' developed to describe actions or speech characterized by the same loud or grating quality. It is often used in contexts that imply a strong emotional charge, often related to criticism or passionate advocacy. The evolution of the word reflects the relationship between sound and the conveyance of forceful expression, capturing the essence of speaking out in a forceful manner.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,976 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.