Pronunciation: /ʃrɪl/
adjective having a high-pitched and piercing sound
A1 The shrill sound of the alarm woke me up.
A2 She let out a shrill scream when she saw the spider.
B1 The shrill cry of the baby could be heard throughout the house.
B2 The shrill whistle of the kettle signaled that the water was boiling.
C1 The shrill tone of her voice indicated her frustration.
C2 The shrill laughter of the children echoed in the playground.
adverb in a shrill manner
A1 The bird chirped shrilly in the morning.
A2 She shouted shrilly for help when she saw the spider.
B1 The alarm clock rang shrilly, waking me up abruptly.
B2 The microphone screeched shrilly during the performance.
C1 Her laughter echoed shrilly through the empty hallways.
C2 The referee's whistle blew shrilly, signaling the end of the match.
formal The shrill sound of the alarm woke me up from my deep sleep.
informal I can't stand her shrill voice when she gets excited.
slang The shrill ringtone on his phone is so annoying.
figurative The shrill criticism from her boss cut deep into her confidence.
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