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shrill in Portuguese

shrill in Portuguese is estridente, estrídulo, agudo — shrill means high-pitched and sharp, often unpleasantly so.

shrill in Portuguese

estridente
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
estrídulo
adj
High-pitched and piercing.
agudo
adj
Sharp or keen to the senses.

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 Portuguese?

"shrill" in Portuguese is estridente, estrídulo, agudo. 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 Portuguese, "shrill" is estridente, estrídulo, agudo.

Are there other ways to say "shrill" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "shrill": estridente, estrídulo, agudo.

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