Trilled: meaning, definitions and examples
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trilled
[ trษชld ]
sound production
To trill means to sing or play with a rapid succession of sounds, often producing a high-pitched or wavering tone. It is commonly used to describe the way birds sing or the way certain instruments produce sound.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The canary trilled beautifully in the sunlight.
- She trilled a happy tune while working.
- The flute trilled sweetly during the concert.
expressing excitement
In informal usage, to trill can also mean to express excitement or delight with a series of quick, high sounds, often used in relation to human vocalizations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She trilled with excitement when she saw her old friend.
- The children trilled as they ran towards the playground.
Translations
Translations of the word "trilled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trinado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช gerollt
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergetar
๐บ๐ฆ ััะธะณัะฑะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ trillowany
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใซใฎ
๐ซ๐ท trillรฉ
๐ช๐ธ trinado
๐น๐ท titre
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋ฆด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุฑุฌููู
๐จ๐ฟ trilovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ trilovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ขค้ณ็
๐ธ๐ฎ triljan
๐ฎ๐ธ trillaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะบะตะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ trill
๐ฒ๐ฝ trinado
Etymology
The word 'trill' originates from the mid-16th century, derived from the Italian word 'trillo', which translates to 'a roll' or 'a trill'. It is closely related to the Latin word 'tremulus', meaning 'trembling' or 'quivering'. The term originally described a style of singing or instrument playing characterized by the rapid alternation between notes or sounds, creating a tremulous effect. Over time, the usage of 'trill' expanded to include various forms of expressive sound production, including bird calls and human vocalizations. The word has maintained its core association with rapid, repeating sounds, reflecting the joyful or lively nature of the actions it describes.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,659 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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