shrilly Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb in a shrill voice
    piercingly.
    • she sang rather shrilly

WordNet


Shril"ly adverb
Definitions
  1. In a shrill manner; acutely; with a sharp sound or voice.
Shril"ly adjective
Definitions
  1. Somewhat shrill. Poetic Sir W. Scott.
    Some kept up a shrilly mellow sound. Keats.

Webster 1913