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shrill
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adjective
(= sharp)
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
a shrill whistle
a shrill gaiety
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verb
utter a shrill cry
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adjective
of colors that are bright and gaudy
a shrill turquoise
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adjective
(= strident)
being sharply insistent on being heard
strident demands
shrill criticism
laughter
Noun
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The sound of laughing.
Laughter filled the classroom when the teacher accidently spilled her coffee.
Much laughter followed the joke.