strident — loud and harsh; grating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: loud and harsh; grating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstraɪdənt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's strident whistle could wake the dead during PE class.
- His strident argument about pineapple on pizza divided the entire office.
- The politician's strident speech failed to convince moderate voters.
strident
ADJECTIVE[/ˈstraɪdənt/]
loud and harsh; grating
Her strident voice cut through the crowded senate chamber like a blade.
The president's strident voice makes every resident wince!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'strīdēns', the present participle of 'strīdere' meaning 'to make a harsh noise or grate'. The word entered English in the 17th century to describe sounds that are loud, harsh, and grating.
Breakdown
Latin root 'strid-' (to grate/make harsh sound) + '-ent' (adjective suffix meaning 'being in a state of') = strident (being in a state of harsh sound)
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📝Examples
“The teacher's strident whistle could wake the dead during PE class.”
“His strident argument about pineapple on pizza divided the entire office.”
“The politician's strident speech failed to convince moderate voters.”
“My alarm clock's strident beeping could probably be heard from space.”
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