shrilly

Adverb
Synonyms: piercingly

WordNet 3.0

Adverb (1)

  1. in a shrill voice“she sang rather shrilly”Synonyms: piercingly
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Shrilly \Shril"ly\, adv. In a shrill manner; acutely; with a sharp sound or voice. [1913 Webster]
Shrilly \Shril"ly\, a. Somewhat shrill. [Poetic] --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]

Some kept up a shrilly mellow sound. --Keats. [1913 Webster]

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