shrill

Meanings

Verb

• utter a shrill cry

Adjective Satellite

• having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
  • "a shrill whistle"
  • "a shrill gaiety"
• being sharply insistent on being heard
  • "shrill criticism"
• of colors that are bright and gaudy
  • "a shrill turquoise"

Synonyms

pipe, pipe up, sharp, shriek, strident