Shrill ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Shrill ( adjective )

1. Having a high-pitched, piercing quality.
2. Loud, piercing and high-pitched.

Origin:

Middle english shrille, from old english scrēole "shrill, noisy", of germanic origin; related to dutch schel "sharp, shrill" and german schrill.

Examples:

1. The screech of the brakes was shrill.
2. She let out a shrill scream.
3. The whistle was shrill and piercing.
4. The alarm was shrill and hard to ignore.
5. The bird's call was shrill and loud.

(As a verb)

Shrill ( verb )

1. Having a high-pitched, piercing quality.
2. Loud, piercing and high-pitched.

Origin:

Middle english shrille, from old english scrēole "shrill, noisy", of germanic origin; related to dutch schel "sharp, shrill" and german schrill.

Examples:

1. The screech of the brakes was shrill.
2. She let out a shrill scream.
3. The whistle was shrill and piercing.
4. The alarm was shrill and hard to ignore.
5. The bird's call was shrill and loud.