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