shrillness Synonyms
shrillness Meaning
shrillness (n)
the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses
having the timbre of a loud high-pitched sound
shrillness (n.)
The quality or state of being shrill.
shrillness Sentence Examples
- The shrillness of her voice pierced through the air, sending shivers down her listeners' spines.
- The high-pitched shrillness of the whistle shattered the peaceful silence of the forest.
- Her shrillness grated on his nerves, making it impossible for him to concentrate.
- The shrillness of the alarm jolted him awake, sending a surge of adrenaline through his body.
- The shrillness of the violin's highest notes transported the audience to another realm.
- The shrillness of the birdsong cut through the hazy morning air like a knife.
- Her shrillness was a manifestation of her anger and frustration.
- The shrillness of the crowd's cheers deafened him, but he couldn't help but smile.
- The shrillness of the dentist's drill sent a wave of panic through her.
- The shrillness of the emergency siren warned them of impending danger.
FAQs About the word shrillness
the quality of being sharp or harsh to the senses, having the timbre of a loud high-pitched soundThe quality or state of being shrill.
raucousness, virulence, vitriol,severity, severeness, bitterness, cattiness, maliciousness, spice, acrimony
softness, softness,gentleness, gentleness, mildness, mildness,kindliness, kindliness
The shrillness of her voice pierced through the air, sending shivers down her listeners' spines.
The high-pitched shrillness of the whistle shattered the peaceful silence of the forest.
Her shrillness grated on his nerves, making it impossible for him to concentrate.
The shrillness of the alarm jolted him awake, sending a surge of adrenaline through his body.
