Schrill Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Schrill" is used as adjective with the meaning of "shrill", "piercing" or "strident".

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Meanings of "schrill" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Describes a high-pitched, piercing, and potentially annoying sound"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der schrille Ton des Alarms weckte alle.The shrill sound of the alarm woke everyone.
  2. Ihre schrille Stimme war im ganzen Raum zu hören.Her shrill voice could be heard throughout the room.
  3. Das schrille Geräusch machte es schwer zu konzentrieren.The shrill noise made it difficult to concentrate.

2.) "Describes striking, unconventional, or gaudy colors/styles"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie trug ein schrilles Kleid zur Party.She wore a garish dress to the party.
  2. Die schrille Dekoration war schwer zu ignorieren.The gaudy decoration was hard to ignore.
  3. Sein schriller Stil ist einzigartig.His flamboyant style is unique.
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