Meaning of the German Word "Schrill"

schrill

jarring

Incongruous in a striking or shocking way.

Example Sentence

Der schrille Klang des Weckers weckte mich plötzlich.

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Definition: Incongruous in a striking or shocking way.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "schrill"?

C2

What grammatical category does "schrill" have?

Adjective

Which vocabulary topic does "schrill" belong to?

Abstract