strident
10 synonyms and 1 antonym for strident, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Loud, harsh and high-pitched in sound.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Came into English from French strident, from Latin strīdēns, the present active participle of strīdō.
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