strident — loud and harsh; grating
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: loud and harsh; grating
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstraɪdənt/
Korean meaning: 시끄럽고 거친; 귀에 거슬리는
Korean pronunciation: **스트**라이던트
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
The strident jackhammer noise forces residents to cover their ears
The president's strident voice makes every resident wince!
🎤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.
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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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