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shrill in Italian

shrill in Italian is penetrante, squillante, stridente — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.

shrill in Italian

penetrante
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
squillante
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
stridente
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
stridio
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
stridore
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
stridulo
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
stridula
adj
Having a shrill voice.
acuto
adj
Sharp or keen to the senses.
stridente
adj
Sharp or keen to the senses.
isterico
adj
(figuratively, derogatory, especially of a woman) Fierce, loud, strident.
stridere
verb
To make a shrill noise.

What does "shrill" mean?

  1. adj High-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.
    "The referee's shrill whistle cut through the noise of the crowd."
  2. 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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