English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition shrill in British English

shrill adjective

adjective
/ʃrɪl/
1

a shrill noise or voice is very loud, high, and unpleasant

Example

a shrill cry/whistle

2

shrill words are repeated often and in a very firm way

Example

shrill protest/orders

Synonyms and related words
Definition shrill in British English