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
