Definition of shrill

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• shrill is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• shrill is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• shrill is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of shrill

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a shrill whistle
  2. a shrill gaiety

  Synonyms

  1. sharp
• being sharply insistent on being heard (adjective)

  Examples

  1. shrill criticism

  Synonyms

  1. strident
• utter a shrill cry (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. pipe
  2. pipe up
  3. shriek
• of colors that are bright and gaudy (adjective)

  Examples

  1. a shrill turquoise

See definition of shrill in Merriam Webster