Shrill

Synonyms of shrill

• loud
• piercing
• high-pitched

Antonyms of shrill

• soft
• gentle
• mellow

Collocations of shrill

shrill voice

Frequency: 80 %

She spoke in a shrill voice that could be heard across the room.

shrill scream

Frequency: 70 %

The shrill scream pierced the silence of the night.

shrill laughter

Frequency: 60 %

Her shrill laughter echoed through the halls.

shrill cry

Frequency: 50 %

The baby let out a shrill cry that could be heard from the next room.

shrill tone

Frequency: 45 %

His shrill tone made it clear that he was angry.

Idiomatic Expressions for shrill

• Phrase: shrill as a whistle
  Meaning: to be very high-pitched and loud, like the sound of a whistle
  Usage: The referee blew his whistle, shrill as a whistle, signaling the end of the game.