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Verb the mud-splattered bystanders were shrilling with outrage at the inconsiderate motorist Adjective the shrill sound of a policeman's whistle

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The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s increasingly shrill brand of Hindu nationalism has inflamed religious animosity within the country.

Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 9 June 2022 Each of the four movements Thursday traced a giant decrescendo, coming on strong with cacophonous, often shrill music and slowly ebbing away in a dazzling variety of textures and colors, all of them sparse and serene.

Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 7 Jan. 2022 Earth smells and the pungency of privet and balsam were still acute at this hour, unmingled; the shadows were as bold as in a child’s picture book; swifts and house martins tracked across the pale sky overhead, shrilling in thrilled anticipation.

Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019

Adjective

His successor in Mosca’s affections, the high-strung, high-camp Angel (Luke Pasqualino), soon arrives on the scene, glamorously weeping and wailing, with the couple’s young baby — the least shrill presence here by some distance — in tow.

Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Aug. 2022 China’s opposition to collaborative multi-national surveillance webs in the Pacific may get even more shrill, and China’s ongoing efforts to target surveillance platforms and cooperative intelligence dissemination networks may get even more overt.

Craig Hooper, Forbes, 7 May 2022 Sheridan died less than two weeks after Estelle Harris, who played the shrill mother of George Costanza (Jason Alexander).

Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Time Out New York asked him whether his shrill-voiced shtick had gotten louder over time.

NBC News, 12 Apr. 2022 Of course, don't expect partisans on the political fringes, who dominate so much of today's political debate with their enablers in a media echo chamber that amplifies the most shrill voices, to appreciate Sen. Collins' statesmanship.

Charlie Dent, CNN, 3 Apr. 2022 Gottfried was known for his iconic shrill voice and beloved for his crude comedic style.

Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Apr. 2022 Despite that voice, which could be annoying or shrill, Harris could bring a distinct warmth and charm to her roles.

Maureen Lee Lenker, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2022 Other European countries are taking views along the spectrum, including some who see a Russian attack as likely but still consider recent warnings as shrill and counterproductive.

Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022

Noun

The sudden shrill is as jarring as the sound of breaking glass and does equal damage to the video call’s momentum.

Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 Sonically, Levi’s first film is equal parts shrill and echoey.

Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2021 The syrup, meanwhile, made the Sauvignon’s acidity shrill and flattened the Riesling’s fruit.

Lettie Teague, WSJ, 23 June 2021 Elsewhere, another citizen glanced over her shoulder, hastily pulled herself into a dress, and winced at a whistle blown by one of the three advancing officers, the shrill of it a rip of violence through the mild day.

Hermione Hoby, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021 And more than 30 years ago, the island’s air vibrated with the deafening shrill of thousands of chirping cicadas.

Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 May 2021 In lesser hands, Vicedo’s book could have grown shrill with outrage.

Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021 Waugh maintains barely restrained chaos throughout, which often tends toward the shrill.

Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2020 Shoppers casually meandered from store to store, and the shrill shouts of children could be heard echoing through the concourses of the Mall of America.

Nicole Norfleet, Star Tribune, 15 Aug. 2020 See More

单词	shrill
释义	shrill 1 of 3 verb ˈshril especially Southern ˈsril shrilled; shrilling; shrills transitive verb : scream intransitive verb : to utter or emit an acute piercing sound shrill 2 of 3 adjective 1 a : having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound : piercing b : accompanied by sharp high-pitched sounds or cries shrill gaiety 2 : having a sharp or vivid effect on the senses shrill light 3 : strident, intemperate shrill anger shrill criticism shrill adverb shrillness noun shrilly ˈshril-lē especially Southern ˈsril- adverb shrill 3 of 3 noun : a shrill sound the shrill of the ship's whistle Synonyms Verb howl scream screech shriek squall squeal yell yelp Adjective high-pitched piping screeching shrieking squeaking squeaky treble whistling See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb the mud-splattered bystanders were shrilling with outrage at the inconsiderate motorist Adjective the shrill sound of a policeman's whistle Recent Examples on the Web Verb The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s increasingly shrill brand of Hindu nationalism has inflamed religious animosity within the country. Sadanand Dhume, WSJ, 9 June 2022 Each of the four movements Thursday traced a giant decrescendo, coming on strong with cacophonous, often shrill music and slowly ebbing away in a dazzling variety of textures and colors, all of them sparse and serene. Zachary Lewis, cleveland, 7 Jan. 2022 Earth smells and the pungency of privet and balsam were still acute at this hour, unmingled; the shadows were as bold as in a child’s picture book; swifts and house martins tracked across the pale sky overhead, shrilling in thrilled anticipation. Tessa Hadley, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2019 Adjective His successor in Mosca’s affections, the high-strung, high-camp Angel (Luke Pasqualino), soon arrives on the scene, glamorously weeping and wailing, with the couple’s young baby — the least shrill presence here by some distance — in tow. Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Aug. 2022 China’s opposition to collaborative multi-national surveillance webs in the Pacific may get even more shrill, and China’s ongoing efforts to target surveillance platforms and cooperative intelligence dissemination networks may get even more overt. Craig Hooper, Forbes, 7 May 2022 Sheridan died less than two weeks after Estelle Harris, who played the shrill mother of George Costanza (Jason Alexander). Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2022 Time Out New York asked him whether his shrill-voiced shtick had gotten louder over time. NBC News, 12 Apr. 2022 Of course, don't expect partisans on the political fringes, who dominate so much of today's political debate with their enablers in a media echo chamber that amplifies the most shrill voices, to appreciate Sen. Collins' statesmanship. Charlie Dent, CNN, 3 Apr. 2022 Gottfried was known for his iconic shrill voice and beloved for his crude comedic style. Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Apr. 2022 Despite that voice, which could be annoying or shrill, Harris could bring a distinct warmth and charm to her roles. Maureen Lee Lenker, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2022 Other European countries are taking views along the spectrum, including some who see a Russian attack as likely but still consider recent warnings as shrill and counterproductive. Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022 Noun The sudden shrill is as jarring as the sound of breaking glass and does equal damage to the video call’s momentum. Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021 Sonically, Levi’s first film is equal parts shrill and echoey. Samantha Hissong, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2021 The syrup, meanwhile, made the Sauvignon’s acidity shrill and flattened the Riesling’s fruit. Lettie Teague, WSJ, 23 June 2021 Elsewhere, another citizen glanced over her shoulder, hastily pulled herself into a dress, and winced at a whistle blown by one of the three advancing officers, the shrill of it a rip of violence through the mild day. Hermione Hoby, Harper's Magazine, 22 June 2021 And more than 30 years ago, the island’s air vibrated with the deafening shrill of thousands of chirping cicadas. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 May 2021 In lesser hands, Vicedo’s book could have grown shrill with outrage. Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021 Waugh maintains barely restrained chaos throughout, which often tends toward the shrill. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2020 Shoppers casually meandered from store to store, and the shrill shouts of children could be heard echoing through the concourses of the Mall of America. Nicole Norfleet, Star Tribune, 15 Aug. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English; probably akin to Old English scrallettan to resound loudly — more at skirl First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Noun 1589, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition shrill 1 of 2 verb ˈshril shrilled; shrilling 1 : to make a high-pitched usually piercing sound 2 : to say in a loud high-pitched voice "Will!" a voice shrilled, and Mary came flying up the drive. Susan Cooper, The Dark Is Rising shrill 2 of 2 adjective shriller; shrillest : having a high-pitched usually piercing sound a shrill whistle shrill 1 of 3 verb as in to shriek to cry out loudly and emotionally the mud-splattered bystanders were shrilling with outrage at the inconsiderate motorist Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance shriek scream squeal screech yell howl cry yelp squall wail caterwaul squawk shout yowl yawp keen bawl thunder bay holler vociferate call yaup Antonyms & Near Antonyms whisper murmur mutter shrill 2 of 3 adjective as in shrieking having a high musical pitch or range the shrill sound of a policeman's whistle Synonyms & Similar Words shrieking whistling screeching squeaking squeaky high-pitched treble strident piping tinny thin nasal sharp squealing piercing earsplitting whiny whining penetrating peeping yelping yapping whiney Antonyms & Near Antonyms low deep bass grave throaty hoarse gruff smoky rough husky smokey See More shrill 3 of 3 noun as in shriek Synonyms & Similar Words shriek screech scream squeal squeak yelp squall outcry roar clamor interjection shout bawl yell bellow ejaculation howl wail yowl caterwaul holler cry whoop plaint hoot Antonyms & Near Antonyms murmur whisper gasp mutter whimper mumble
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