Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrill-cry
noun
/ʃrɪl kraɪ/
Definition
A sharp, piercing sound, often not pleasant to hear, that can evoke a sense of urgency or alarm.
Examples
- The shrill-cry of the emergency siren cut through the night air.
- She let out a shrill-cry when she saw the spider crawling towards her.
- The falcon emitted a shrill-cry as it swooped down to catch its prey.
Meaning
The term refers to a loud and high-pitched noise that can be associated with a scream or a shout, often indicating fear, excitement, or distress.
Synonyms
- scream
- yell
- shout
- howl
- wail
