strident
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/ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/
English
Definitions
noun
- One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
adjective
- Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding“The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra.”
- Grating or obnoxious“The artist chose a strident mixture of colors.”
- Vigorous; making strides
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Synonyms
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