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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."

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