shrill
adjective9 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.1
shrill voice8.0
a voice that is unpleasantly high and loud
a high-pitched sound made by a whistle
shrill tone7.5
a manner of speaking that is high-pitched and sharp
a loud, high-pitched cry of fear, excitement, or pain
shrill cry7.0
a high-pitched and piercing cry, often indicating pain or fear
a very high-pitched, piercing scream or cry
shrill laugh6.5
a high-pitched, piercing laugh
shrill blast6.2
a sudden loud, high-pitched noise, as from a horn or explosion
shrill bell6.0
the high, piercing sound of a bell