Strident
/strˈaɪdənt/
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Definition
(adj) Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding.
Sentence Examples
Tom's voice is strident.
I don't like their music; I find the singer's voice strident.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ sound of the fire alarm woke everyone in the building and forced them to evacuate quickly.