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shrill

adjective

/ʃrɪl/

Meaning

High-pitched and piercing in sound.

The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.

shrill cry

piercing, high-pitched, sharp, squeaky, screeching

deep, low, mellow

shrill voice, shrill cry, shrill sound, shrill tone

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

producing the intended result; successful; functional

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding