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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word shrill, which can be a verb, adjective, or noun. Shrill means having or emitting a sharp high-pitched tone or sound, or strident, intemperate.
Shrill: Created by Aidy Bryant, Alexandra Rushfield, Lindy West. With Aidy Bryant, Lolly Adefope, John Cameron Mitchell, Ian Owens. A woman seeks out ways to change her life without changing her body.
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- 2019-03-15
- Comedy, Drama
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Shrill is an American comedy television series developed by Aidy Bryant, Alexandra Rushfield, and Lindy West, based on West's book Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman. The series premiered on March 15, 2019, on Hulu , and stars Bryant in the lead role.
Shrill means having a loud and high sound that is unpleasant or painful to listen to, or used to describe a way of arguing or criticizing that seems too forceful. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and translations.
Shrill definition: high-pitched and piercing in sound quality. See examples of SHRILL used in a sentence.
Learn the meaning of shrill as an adjective, verb, and noun, and how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, word frequency, and origin of shrill in British and American English.
A shrill sound is high pitched and sharp, like the squeak of the mouse in your cupboard or the sound of your “eek” when you hear it. Closer to a shriek than a trill, a shrill tone is one that might make you cover your ears, usually because the tone is so high and sharp.
