shrill
gb/ʃɹˈɪl/ us/ʃɹˈɪl/
B2
Inglés
~ 5500
éles, sivító, visító, hisztérikus, harsány, sivít, felsivít, visít, sikít, sivítás, visítás
B2
1
Patrón de uso:
a shrill [sound]
The shrill ring of the fire alarm sent everyone rushing outside.
A tűzjelző éles csengésére mindenki kirohant.
Her shrill voice cut through the noisy room.
Éles hangja áthatolt a zajos termen.
A shrill whistle signaled the end of the game.
The baby let out a shrill cry in the middle of the night.
He covered his ears at the shrill screech of the brakes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The shrill alarm woke me up.
A riasztó éles hangja felébresztett.
I heard a shrill cry from the street.
Éles kiáltást hallottam az utcáról.
Her shrill voice hurt my ears.
The phone made a shrill sound again and again.
A shrill whistle told us to stop.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shrill' with 'loud'. 'Loud' only means high volume, but 'shrill' also means very high and sharp in pitch and usually unpleasant. They also mix it up with 'sharp' for shapes; 'shrill' is only for sounds, not objects.
Significado
high-pitched, piercing in sound
Colocaciones
shrill voice
|shrill cry
|shrill whistle
|shrill alarm
|shrill ring
|shrill laugh
Sinónimos
piercing (Stresses the sharp, cutting quality of the sound; slightly more formal.)
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high-pitched (Neutral description of frequency; lacks the strong negative feeling of 'shrill'.)
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squeaky (Suggests a thin, mouse-like sound; more informal and often playful.)
Antónimos
deep (Describes a low, full sound, the opposite of very high-pitched.)
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soft (Focuses on low volume and gentleness, contrasting with the loud, sharp quality of 'shrill'.)
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mellow (Describes a smooth, pleasant sound with no harsh edge.)
Temas
sounds
|daily life
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Having a very high and sharp sound that can hurt or bother your ears.
Having a very high-pitched, sharp, and often unpleasantly piercing sound.
C1
2
hisztérikus
B2
harsány
B2
Patrón de uso:
shrill [criticism/demands/tone]
The article was full of shrill criticism but offered no real solutions.
A cikk tele volt hisztérikus bírálatokkal, de valódi megoldásokat nem kínált.
As the election neared, the political debate grew increasingly shrill.
A választás közeledtével a politikai vita egyre hisztérikusabbá vált.
He dismissed their shrill demands as unrealistic.
The commentator’s shrill tone made it hard to take her seriously.
Social media can turn reasonable disagreements into shrill arguments.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The letter had a shrill, angry tone.
A levélnek hisztérikus, dühös hangvétele volt.
Some comments online are very shrill and unkind.
Egyes online hozzászólások nagyon hisztérikusak és bántók.
Their shrill demands did not help the discussion.
The debate became shrill and no one listened.
His shrill criticism made people feel attacked.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'shrill' only for physical sounds and not for style of speaking or writing. In this sense it describes the emotional and social effect of the way someone communicates, not just the pitch. It should not be used for positive enthusiasm; it always sounds negative and critical.
Significado
overly loud and emotional in tone
Colocaciones
shrill criticism
|shrill demands
|shrill tone
|shrill rhetoric
|shrill calls for change
|shrill voices in the debate
Sinónimos
strident (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and common in written criticism.)
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hysterical (Adds a sense of extreme, out-of-control emotion, often more judgmental than 'shrill'.)
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overheated (Suggests discussion or rhetoric that has become too emotional or intense.)
Antónimos
measured (Describes calm, controlled speech or criticism, opposite to 'shrill'.)
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moderate (Emphasizes reasonable and not extreme language or position.)
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restrained (Highlights deliberate control of emotion and tone.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Describing the way someone speaks or argues when they sound too loud, too excited, or too angry, so it feels unpleasant.
Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is too loud, intense, or emotional in a way that seems unpleasant, unreasonable, or annoying.
VERBO
C1
3
Patrón de uso:
[something] shrills
A police siren shrilled outside the window.
Odakint, az ablak előtt rendőrsziréna sivított.
The referee’s whistle shrilled, ending the match.
A játékvezető sípja felsivított, és ezzel véget ért a mérkőzés.
Birds shrilled in the trees as the sun came up.
Somewhere in the distance, a phone shrilled again and again.
An alarm suddenly shrilled, breaking the silence.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The alarm shrilled in the night.
A riasztó sivított az éjszakában.
A loud whistle shrilled across the field.
Egy hangos sípszó sivított végig a pályán.
Sirens shrilled on the busy street.
The phone shrilled, and she picked it up.
Birds shrilled in the early morning.
Error frecuente:
Learners often try to use 'shrill' as a verb with a person as the subject ('She shrilled at me') in casual speech; this is possible but sounds literary or old-fashioned. In modern everyday English, it is more common for things that make sounds, like alarms or whistles, to be the subject: 'The alarm shrilled.'
Significado
make a high-pitched piercing sound
Colocaciones
the whistle shrilled
|sirens shrilled
|shrilled in the distance
|shrilled through the air
Sinónimos
screech (Suggests a harsh, scraping high sound; often stronger and more unpleasant than 'shrill'.)
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whine (Can describe a high continuous sound; often less sudden and less piercing.)
Antónimos
rumble (Describes a low, continuous sound, contrasting with a high, sharp 'shrill'.)
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murmur (Low and soft sound, opposite in both volume and sharpness.)
Temas
sounds
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To make a very high, sharp sound that can hurt or bother the ears.
To give out a very high-pitched, sharp, and often unpleasantly piercing sound.
VERBO
C2
LITERARY
4
Patrón de uso:
[someone] shrills [words]
“Stop!” she shrilled, but the car kept moving.
„Állj!” – visította, de az autó továbbment.
The child shrilled his mother’s name across the playground.
A gyerek visítva kiáltotta az anyja nevét a játszótér túloldalára.
“Get out!” he shrilled in a voice full of panic.
Fans shrilled his name as he walked onto the stage.
“Help!” the woman shrilled from the upstairs window.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
“No!” she shrilled in a high voice.
„Nem!” – visította éles hangon.
The girl shrilled her friend’s name.
A lány visítva kiáltotta egy barátja nevét.
He shrilled for help when he saw the fire.
Children shrilled with fear during the storm.
“Stop it!” the boy shrilled at his brother.
Error frecuente:
This use of 'shrill' is rare in everyday speech and writing; learners may sound unnatural if they use it often. For modern, neutral English, verbs like 'shout', 'scream', or 'yell' are more common. Use 'shrill' as a verb mainly in creative or literary writing.
Significado
speak or cry in a shrill voice
Colocaciones
shrill a warning
|shrill his name
|shrill in protest
|shrilled at [someone]
Sinónimos
screech (Strongly suggests loud, harsh shouting; more common in modern usage for this idea.)
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squeal (Suggests a high, excited or frightened cry; somewhat informal.)
Antónimos
murmur (Suggests speaking softly and quietly, the opposite of high and sharp.)
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speak calmly (Describes a level, controlled voice without sharpness or high pitch.)
Temas
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To speak or shout using a very high, sharp voice.
To utter words or cries in a very high-pitched, sharp, and often unpleasant voice.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
LITERARY
5
Patrón de uso:
a shrill of [something]
A shrill of whistles rose from the crowd.
A tömegből sípok éles sivítása tört fel.
The shrill of the alarm echoed through the empty building.
A riasztó éles sivítása visszhangzott az üres épületben.
Outside, the constant shrill of cicadas filled the night air.
We woke to the shrill of the phone beside the bed.
The quiet room was broken by the shrill of a distant siren.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We heard a shrill of whistles in the street.
Sípok éles sivítását hallottuk az utcán.
The shrill of the alarm made everyone jump.
A riasztó éles sivítására mindenki összerezzent.
A sudden shrill came from the next room.
The shrill of the phone ended our talk.
At night, the shrill of insects was very loud.
Error frecuente:
Learners rarely need this noun form. It is much more common to say 'a shrill sound' or 'a shrill cry' using 'shrill' as an adjective. Using 'a shrill' in everyday speech can sound strange or overly literary.
Significado
a high-pitched piercing noise
Colocaciones
a shrill of whistles
|the shrill of the alarm
|a sudden shrill
|the shrill of cicadas
Sinónimos
screech (A loud, harsh high sound; slightly more common as a noun.)
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shriek (A high, loud cry, often from a person or animal.)
Antónimos
rumble (A low, heavy sound, opposite in pitch and quality.)
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hush (Near absence of sound; contrasts with a sudden, sharp 'shrill'.)
Temas
sounds
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A very high, sharp sound that hurts or bothers the ears.
A very high-pitched, sharp, and often unpleasantly piercing sound.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
shrill
AFI
GB/ʃɹˈɪl/
US/ʃɹˈɪl/
Sílabas y acento
shrill (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (shrill)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: shrill
- Comparative: shriller
- Superlative: shrillest
Familia de palabras
Forms
shriller
adjective
shrillest
adjective
Core family
shrilly
adverb
shrillness
noun
Expresiones
shrill criticism
1/ʃɹˈɪl kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
overly loud, emotional criticism
Criticism that sounds too emotional, too strong, and unpleasant.
Ejemplos
- The plan received shrill criticism from environmental groups.
- Despite the shrill criticism online, the company stayed with its decision.
- Her article is full of shrill criticism but offers no positive ideas.
shrill voice
1/ʃɹˈɪl vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
a very high-pitched piercing voice
A speaking or singing voice that is very high, sharp, and often unpleasant.
Ejemplos
- Her shrill voice made it hard to enjoy the song.
- The teacher’s shrill voice could be heard from the hallway.
- He spoke in a shrill voice when he was nervous.