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Definition of Strident
1. Adjective. Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. "A vociferous mob"
Exact synonyms: Blatant, Clamant, Clamorous, Vociferous
Similar to: Noisy
Derivative terms: Blatancy, Clamor, Clamor, Stridence, Stridency
Similar to: Noisy
Derivative terms: Blatancy, Clamor, Clamor, Stridence, Stridency
2. Adjective. Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as 'f', 's', 'z', or 'th' in both 'thin' and 'then').
Exact synonyms: Continuant, Fricative, Sibilant, Spirant
Similar to: Soft
Derivative terms: Continuance, Sibilant, Sibilate, Sibilate, Sibilate
Similar to: Soft
Derivative terms: Continuance, Sibilant, Sibilate, Sibilate, Sibilate
3. Adjective. Being sharply insistent on being heard. "Shrill criticism"
4. Adjective. Unpleasantly loud and harsh.
Definition of Strident
1. a. Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill.
Definition of Strident
1. shrill [adj] - See also: shrill
Lexicographical Neighbors of Strident
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