Meaning of shrill

Definition of shrill

(adj) having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones; "a shrill whistle"; "a shrill gaiety"
being sharply insistent on being heard; "strident demands"; "shrill criticism"
of colors that are bright and gaudy; "a shrill turquoise"
(verb) utter a shrill cry

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