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Adverbial shrilly has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebShrillyDefinition: (adverb) In a high-pitched, piercing, or loud manner. Example sentence 1: The shrilly sound of the car alarm woke up the entire neighborhood. Example sentence 2: The little girl screamed shrilly when she saw a spider crawling on her bedroom wall. Definition: (adjective) Producing a high-pitched, piercing, or loud sound. Example sentence 1: The shrill cry of the hawk echoed through the forest. Example sentence 2: The shrill whistle of the tea kettle indicated that the water had boiled. Definition: (verb) To produce a shrill sound. Example sentence 1: As she sang, her voice gradually shrilly'd, making the audience cringe. Example sentence 2: The wind shrilly'd through the cracks in the old window, creating an eerie sound. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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