shrill in Dutch
shrill in Dutch is schel, scherp — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
shrill in Dutch
schel
High-pitched and piercing.
scherp
Sharp or keen to the senses.
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 Dutch?
"shrill" in Dutch is schel, scherp. 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 Dutch, "shrill" is schel, scherp.
Are there other ways to say "shrill" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "shrill": schel, scherp.
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