shriller; shrillest
1
: having a very loud, high-pitched sound
a shrill whistle/scream
2
: loud and difficult to ignore but often unreasonable
shrill protests/accusations
shrills; shrilled; shrilling
1
: to make a very loud, high-pitched sound
The bell shrilled.
2
: to say (something) in a very loud, high-pitched voice
"What!?" she shrilled.
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“Shrill.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/shrill. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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