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shrill in Latin

shrill in Latin is strīdulus — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.

shrill in Latin

strīdulus
adj
High-pitched and piercing.

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."
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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 Latin?

"shrill" in Latin is strīdulus. 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 Latin, "shrill" is strīdulus.

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