Shrillness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shrillness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The property of being shrill.
Meaning
(uncountable) The property of being shrill.
More Meanings
- (countable) The result or product of being shrill.
Example Sentences
The shrillness of her voice made people's ears hurt.
Word Forms
- shrillnesses
Synonyms for shrillness
Depending on context, synonyms include stridency, stridence.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stridence, stridency, shriekiness, screechiness, shrewishness, stridulousness.
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