ADJ. loud and harsh; insistent. "Strident" describes a sound that is loud, harsh, and grating.
ADJ. loud and harsh; insistent. "Strident" describe un sonido que es ruidoso, áspero y discordante.
| Word | strident |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | ADJ. |
| Definition | loud and harsh; insistent. |
| Sentence | Whenever Sue became angry, she tried not to raise her voice; she had no desire to appear strident. |
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