How Do You Spell SHRILL?

1. Shrill is an adjective that describes a sound or voice that is high-pitched, piercing, and loud. It refers to a sharp, penetrating, and intense quality of a noise that stands out due to its high frequency or volume. A shrill sound is often characterized by being rough, unpleasant, or grating to the ears, causing discomfort or irritation.

   In the context of a voice, shrill suggests a piercing quality that can be perceived as loud, strident, or screechy. A shrill voice typically stands out above other sounds, attracting attention due to its high pitch and sometimes excessive volume. It is commonly associated with expressing extreme emotions such as excitement, anger, fear, or distress. A person with a shrill voice often has a tendency to be heard over others due to its piercing and penetrating nature.

   Moreover, shrill can also be used figuratively to describe written or spoken language or tones that are excessively high-pitched, loud, or intense. In this sense, it implies a sense of intensity and emotional fervor, often conveying a strong, forceful, and impassioned expression of ideas or opinions. The term may carry negative connotations, suggesting an unpleasant or overbearing quality, although it can also be employed neutrally or positively to emphasize a distinct and powerful characteristic of a sound or voice.

2. Sharp and piercing, applied to sound.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "shrill" is derived from the Old English word "scryll" or "scrypel" which means "to cry out loudly or sharply". It can be traced back further to the Proto-Germanic word "skrillaz" meaning "a piercing sound". The word has undergone changes over time but has retained its basic meaning of a high-pitched, sharp, and piercing sound.

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Plural form of SHRILL is SHRILLS

Conjugate verb Shrill