shrill in Czech
shrill in Czech is ječivý, ostrý, pronikavý — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
shrill in Czech
ječivý
High-pitched and piercing.
ostrý
High-pitched and piercing.
pronikavý
High-pitched and piercing.
ostrý
Sharp or keen to the senses.
hlasitý
(figuratively, derogatory, especially of a woman) Fierce, loud, strident.
ostrý
(figuratively, derogatory, especially of a woman) Fierce, loud, strident.
ječet
To make a shrill noise.
zaječet
To make a shrill noise.
What does "shrill" mean?
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adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
"The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd."
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verb To make a shrill sound.
"The kettle shrilled on the stove."
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shrill in a sentence
- The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd.
- Her voice grew shrill as the argument escalated.
- The kettle shrilled on the stove.
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What is "shrill" in Czech?
"shrill" in Czech is ječivý, ostrý, pronikavý. shrill means: High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
How do you use "shrill" in a sentence?
Example: "The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd." In Czech, "shrill" is ječivý, ostrý, pronikavý.
Are there other ways to say "shrill" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 6 translations listed for "shrill": ječivý, ostrý, pronikavý, hlasitý, ječet, zaječet.
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