shrilly Synonyms
shrilly Meaning
shrilly (r)
in a shrill voice
shrilly (adv.)
In a shrill manner; acutely; with a sharp sound or voice.
shrilly (a.)
Somewhat shrill.
shrilly Sentence Examples
- The child's shrilly cries echoed through the house, shattering the peaceful silence.
- The alarm system emitted a shrilly noise, piercing the night air and alerting the neighborhood.
- The bird shrieked shrilly, a warning to its mate of an approaching predator.
- The teacher's shrilly voice cut through the chatter in the classroom, demanding attention.
- The brakes squealed shrilly as the car came to a sudden stop, averting a collision.
- The wind howled shrilly through the trees, like a banshee wailing in anguish.
- The baby's shrill laugh filled the air with delight, making everyone in the room smile.
- The sirens blared shrilly, announcing the arrival of the emergency services.
- Her shrill scream cut through the crowd, causing people to turn and stare in shock.
- The telephone rang shrilly, interrupting his peaceful afternoon and signaling the start of a busy day.
FAQs About the word shrilly
in a shrill voiceIn a shrill manner; acutely; with a sharp sound or voice., Somewhat shrill.
shriek, squeal, scream, cry,yell, screech, wail, yelp, squall, howl
murmur,whisper, whisper, murmur,,mutter, mutter
The child's shrilly cries echoed through the house, shattering the peaceful silence.
The alarm system emitted a shrilly noise, piercing the night air and alerting the neighborhood.
The bird shrieked shrilly, a warning to its mate of an approaching predator.
The teacher's shrilly voice cut through the chatter in the classroom, demanding attention.
