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

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

3. Adjective. Being sharply insistent on being heard. "Shrill criticism"
Exact synonyms: Shrill
Similar to: Imperative

4. Adjective. Unpleasantly loud and harsh.
Exact synonyms: Raucous
Similar to: Cacophonic, Cacophonous
Derivative terms: Stridence

Definition of Strident

1. a. Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill.

Definition of Strident

1. shrill [adj] - See also: shrill

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strident

strictly
strictly speaking
strictness
strictnesses
stricture
strictures
stridden
striddle
striddled
striddles
stride
stridence
stridences
stridencies
stridency
strident (current term)
stridently
strider
striders
strides
striding
stridor
stridors
stridulate
stridulated
stridulates
stridulating
stridulation
stridulations
stridulatory

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