shrill
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: high-pitched, harsh in sound
Synonyms:
acute
argute
blaring
blatant
cacophonous
clanging
clangorous
deafening
discordant
ear-piercing
earsplitting
high
metallic
noisy
penetrating
piercing
piping
raucous
screeching
sharp
strident
thin
treble
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