shrill

• Beschreibt einen hohen, durchdringenden Ton, der oft unangenehm für das Gehör ist; auch für Stimmen oder Geräusche, die grell und scharf klingen.

Describes a sound that is high-pitched and piercing, often unpleasant to hear.

1. High-pitched soundB1formal

   Having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones.

   Schrill

   • The shrill sound of the alarm woke everyone up.
   • Her voice became shrill when she was angry.
   • The bird let out a shrill cry in the forest.

   Synonymehigh-pitchedpenetratingpiercingscreechingsharpsqueakystrident

   Antonymebassdeeplow

2. Insistent or forcefulB2formal

   Being sharply insistent on being heard; demanding attention.

   Aufdringlich

   • The politician's shrill demands for reform were hard to ignore.
   • His shrill protests echoed through the courtroom.
   • The shrill tone of the editorial criticized the government's policies.

   Synonymeclamorousinsistentpenetratingpiercingstridenturgentvociferous

   Antonymegentlelow-keymildquietsoftsubduedunassertive

3. Bright and gaudy colorC1informal

   Of colors that are bright and gaudy, often unpleasant to the eye.

   Schreiend

   • She wore a shrill pink dress that stood out in the crowd.
   • The room was decorated in shrill shades of orange and yellow.
   • His tie was a shrill green that clashed with his suit.

   Synonymeflashygarishgaudyglaringloudluridshowyvivid

   Antonymemutedsoftsubdued

• Verb, das beschreibt, einen hohen, durchdringenden Ton von sich zu geben, oft verbunden mit lautem, schrillem Schreien oder Lärm.

A verb used to describe the act of producing a high-pitched, piercing sound, often associated with a loud, sharp cry or noise.

1. Utter a shrill cryB2formal

   To make a high-pitched, piercing sound or cry.

   Schrill schreien

   • The bird shrilled loudly in the early morning.
   • She shrilled in surprise when she saw the spider.
   • The alarm shrilled through the building, warning everyone to evacuate.

   Synonymepipescreamscreechshrieksquawksquealwailyelp