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shrilly Definition and Meaning in English (shrilly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:piercinglysharplystridently
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Shrilly definition: In a high-pitched and piercing manner, often used to describe a sound or voice.

Definitions of Shrilly

  1. 1adverb

    In a high-pitched and piercing manner, often used to describe a sound or voice.

Example Sentences

casual

“The whistle blew shrilly, signaling the end of the game.”

casual

“She screamed shrilly when she saw the spider.”

Synonyms

piercinglysharplystridentlyhigh-pitchedly

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nounshrillness
adjectiveshrill
comparativeshriller
superlativeshrillest

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Shrilly definition: In a high-pitched and piercing manner, often used to describe a sound or voice.
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'Shrilly' translates to 'shrilly' in English. Shrilly definition: In a high-pitched and piercing manner, often used to describe a sound or voice.
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