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strident

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Learn the meaning of strident with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

strident

(adjective)

Meaning

loud and harsh sounding

Example

"The strident voices of the children filled the playground with energy."

Synonyms

shrillgratingpiercing

Antonyms

softquiet

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'strident-', from 'stridere' meaning to creak or squeak.