adj
strident
Strident (adj) means Loud, harsh and high-pitched in sound.
adj
1
Loud, harsh and high-pitched in sound.
"The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra."
2
Unpleasant and irritating.
"The artist chose a strident mixture of colors."
3
Pushy or overbearing, usually in a negative sense.
4
Energetic; advancing with long steps; forceful in a positive sense.
"Under David Taylor's stewardship, the SFA has made strident progress."
— Stuart Cosgrove, Taylor slagging Saddam shame (2003)
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Etymology
Came into English from French strident, from Latin strīdēns, the present active participle of strīdō.
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What is the meaning of strident?
"strident" (adj) means loud, harsh and high-pitched in sound.
What is another word for strident?
Other words for "strident" include spirant, continuant, blatant, shrill, clamorous, vociferous.
What is the opposite of strident?
The opposite of "strident" is quiet.
What are the different meanings of strident?
"strident" has 3 main meanings: 1. Loud, harsh and high-pitched in sound; 2. Unpleasant and irritating; 3. Pushy or overbearing, usually in a negative sense.
