shrill in Italian
shrill in Italian is penetrante, squillante, stridente — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
shrill in Italian
penetrante
High-pitched and piercing.
squillante
High-pitched and piercing.
stridente
High-pitched and piercing.
stridio
High-pitched and piercing.
stridore
High-pitched and piercing.
stridulo
High-pitched and piercing.
stridula
Having a shrill voice.
acuto
Sharp or keen to the senses.
stridente
Sharp or keen to the senses.
isterico
(figuratively, derogatory, especially of a woman) Fierce, loud, strident.
stridere
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."
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "shrill" in Italian?
"shrill" in Italian is penetrante, squillante, stridente. 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 Italian, "shrill" is penetrante, squillante, stridente.
Are there other ways to say "shrill" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 10 translations listed for "shrill": penetrante, squillante, stridente, stridio, stridore, stridulo.
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