shrillness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English shrill Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English shrillness From shrill + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The property of being shrill.
The shrillness of her voice made people's ears hurt.
- (countable) The result or product of being shrill.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shrillnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |