Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shrill-voice

Noun
/ʃrɪl vɔɪs/
Definition
A high-pitched and piercing vocal sound.
Examples
  • Her shrill voice pierced through the noise of the crowd.
  • The teacher’s shrill voice startled the students into silence.
  • During the argument, he spoke in a shrill voice that made everyone uncomfortable.
Meaning
A shrill voice is characterized by its sharp, loud, and often unpleasant tonal quality.
Synonyms
  • High-pitched voice
  • Piercing voice
  • Sharp voice
  • Strident voice