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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shrillness

/ʃrɪlnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does shrillness mean?

noun

The quality of a high-pitched, sharp, and unpleasant sound. A loud, piercing quality of voice or sound.

Example

"The shrillness of the alarm pierced through the quiet morning air."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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