Shrill — synonyms, definition

1. shrill (a)

abrasive acid acute annoying biting blaring cutting disturbing earsplitting grating harsh high incisive jarring loud offensive penetrating piercing pungent rasping • • •

2. shrill (Verb)

pipe pipe up roar say shout shriek sing snort sound talk whine

shrill (Verb) — Utter a shrill cry.

call cry holler hollo scream shout shout out squall yell caterwaul yowl

3. shrill (Adjective)

shrill (Adjective) — Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones. ex. "a shrill gaiety"

shrill (Adjective) — Being sharply insistent on being heard. ex. "shrill criticism"

shrill (Adjective) — Of colours that are bright and gaudy. ex. "a shrill turquoise"