shrill

adjective9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1

a voice that is unpleasantly high and loud

a high-pitched sound made by a whistle

a manner of speaking that is high-pitched and sharp

a loud, high-pitched cry of fear, excitement, or pain

a high-pitched and piercing cry, often indicating pain or fear

a very high-pitched, piercing scream or cry

a high-pitched, piercing laugh

a sudden loud, high-pitched noise, as from a horn or explosion

the high, piercing sound of a bell