shrill
gb/ʃɹˈɪl/ us/ʃɹˈɪl/
B2
Inglese
~ 5500
éles, sivító, visító, hisztérikus, harsány, sivít, felsivít, visít, sikít, sivítás, visítás
B2
1
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
high-pitched, piercing in sound
Collocazioni
shrill voice
|shrill cry
|shrill whistle
|shrill alarm
|shrill ring
|shrill laugh
Sinonimi
piercing (Stresses the sharp, cutting quality of the sound; slightly more formal.)
|
high-pitched (Neutral description of frequency; lacks the strong negative feeling of 'shrill'.)
|
squeaky (Suggests a thin, mouse-like sound; more informal and often playful.)
Contrari
deep (Describes a low, full sound, the opposite of very high-pitched.)
|
soft (Focuses on low volume and gentleness, contrasting with the loud, sharp quality of 'shrill'.)
|
mellow (Describes a smooth, pleasant sound with no harsh edge.)
Temi
sounds
|daily life
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
overly loud and emotional in tone
Collocazioni
shrill criticism
|shrill demands
|shrill tone
|shrill rhetoric
|shrill calls for change
|shrill voices in the debate
Sinonimi
strident (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and common in written criticism.)
|
hysterical (Adds a sense of extreme, out-of-control emotion, often more judgmental than 'shrill'.)
|
overheated (Suggests discussion or rhetoric that has become too emotional or intense.)
Contrari
measured (Describes calm, controlled speech or criticism, opposite to 'shrill'.)
|
moderate (Emphasizes reasonable and not extreme language or position.)
|
restrained (Highlights deliberate control of emotion and tone.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.'
Significato
make a high-pitched piercing sound
Collocazioni
the whistle shrilled
|sirens shrilled
|shrilled in the distance
|shrilled through the air
Sinonimi
screech (Suggests a harsh, scraping high sound; often stronger and more unpleasant than 'shrill'.)
|
whine (Can describe a high continuous sound; often less sudden and less piercing.)
Contrari
rumble (Describes a low, continuous sound, contrasting with a high, sharp 'shrill'.)
|
murmur (Low and soft sound, opposite in both volume and sharpness.)
Temi
sounds
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
“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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
speak or cry in a shrill voice
Collocazioni
shrill a warning
|shrill his name
|shrill in protest
|shrilled at [someone]
Sinonimi
screech (Strongly suggests loud, harsh shouting; more common in modern usage for this idea.)
|
squeal (Suggests a high, excited or frightened cry; somewhat informal.)
Contrari
murmur (Suggests speaking softly and quietly, the opposite of high and sharp.)
|
speak calmly (Describes a level, controlled voice without sharpness or high pitch.)
Temi
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
C2
LITERARY
5
Schema d'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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
a high-pitched piercing noise
Collocazioni
a shrill of whistles
|the shrill of the alarm
|a sudden shrill
|the shrill of cicadas
Sinonimi
screech (A loud, harsh high sound; slightly more common as a noun.)
|
shriek (A high, loud cry, often from a person or animal.)
Contrari
rumble (A low, heavy sound, opposite in pitch and quality.)
|
hush (Near absence of sound; contrasts with a sudden, sharp 'shrill'.)
Temi
sounds
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
A very high, sharp sound that hurts or bothers the ears.
A very high-pitched, sharp, and often unpleasantly piercing sound.
Grammatica
Forma base
shrill
IPA
GB/ʃɹˈɪl/
US/ʃɹˈɪl/
Sillabe e accento
shrill (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (shrill)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: shrill
- Comparative: shriller
- Superlative: shrillest
Famiglia di parole
Forms
shriller
adjective
shrillest
adjective
Core family
shrilly
adverb
shrillness
noun
Espressioni
shrill criticism
1/ʃɹˈɪl kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
overly loud, emotional criticism
Criticism that sounds too emotional, too strong, and unpleasant.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.