Strident
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Strident is an adjective meaning Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding.
Meaning
Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding.
More Meanings
- Grating or obnoxious.
- Forceful (typically in a negative way) or obtrusive.
- (nonstandard) Vigorous; making strides; forceful in a positive way.
- (linguistics) One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
Example Sentences
The artist chose a strident mixture of colors.
The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra.
Under David Taylor's stewardship, the SFA has made strident progress.
But as they were upon going forth, a trumpet was sounded without, three strident blasts.
Word Forms
- stridents
Synonyms for strident
Depending on context, synonyms include raucous, blatant, clamorous, clamant, cacophonous, vociferous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clamorous, clamourous, vociferous, noisy, raucous, cacophonous.
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