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Strident
/ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/
One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
📖 Definitions of "Strident"
noun
- 1
One of a class of s-like fricatives produced by an airstream directed at the upper teeth.
adjective
- 1
Loud; shrill, piercing, high-pitched; rough-sounding
"The trumpet sounded strident against the string orchestra."
- 2
Grating or obnoxious
"The artist chose a strident mixture of colors."
- 3
Vigorous; making strides
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