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strident

One entry found for strident.
Main Entry: stri·dent
Pronunciation: 'strI-d&nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin strident-, stridens, present participle of stridere, stridEre to make a harsh noise
: characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound <a strident voice>; also : commanding attention by a loud or obtrusive quality <strident slogans>
synonym see LOUD, VOCIFEROUS
- stri·dent·ly adverb